Edward Abbott (Master of Magdalene College)

Edward Abbott (1640-1713) was a priest and academic.[1]

Abbott was born in Middlesex and educated at Eton College and Magdalene College, Cambridge.[2] He was ordained in 1724; and held livings at Radwinter and Faulkbourne. He was [[[Master (college)|Master]] of Magdalene from 1740 until his death on 11 August 1746[3]


References

  1. ↑ "The History of the University of Cambridge, from Its Original, to the Year 1753;: In which a Particular Account is Given of Each College and Hall, Their Respective Foundations, Founders, Benefactors, Bishops, Learned Writers, Masters, Livings, Curiosities, &c. Together with Accurate Lists of All the Chancellors, Vice-Chancellors, Proctors, Taxers, Professors, Orators, and Members of Parliament" Carter, E. p296: London, Davis & Woodyer, 1753
  2. ↑ Cunich, Hoyle, Duffy and Hyam (1994). A History of Magdalene College, Cambridge. Magdalene College Publications ISBN 0952307308
  3. ↑ Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900, John Venn/John Archibald Venn Cambridge University Press > (10 volumes 1922 to 1953) Part I. 1209–1751 Vol. i. Abbas – Cutts, (1922) p31
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