Phineas Pett (priest)

Phineas Pett , D.D. (b Maidstone 1 June 1756 - d Christ Church, Oxford[1] 4 February 1830) was Archdeacon of Oxford[2] from 1797 until his death.[3]

Pett was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.[4] He held livings at Orton on the Hill, Cropredy, Wentnor, Chilbolton and Newington, Oxfordshire.[5] He was Principal of St Mary Hall, Oxford[6] from 1801 until 1815.

References

  1. ↑ 'Births, Deaths, Marriages and Obituaries' The Morning Post (London, England), Thursday, February 11, 1830; Issue 18461
  2. ↑ "John Henry Newman Sermons 1824-1843: Volume V"
  3. ↑ British History On-line
  4. ↑ "Alumni Oxonienses: the members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886; their parentage, birthplace and year of birth, with a record of their degrees. Being the matriculation register of the University" Foster,J (Ed) Vol III p334 Oxford, Parker & Co,1888
  5. ↑ The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, Volume 100, Part 1 pp657/8
  6. ↑ NPG


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