Richard Brickenden (1701–1779) was the Archdeacon of Wilts from 24 September 1768 until his death.[1][2]
Richard Brickenden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1701 |
| Died | 1 March 1779 |
Education
editRichard Brickenden the son of Colwell Brickenden, was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) from 1711-1715.[3][4] and later Corpus Christi College, Oxford B.A (1719), M.A (1723) and ordained priest (1725).
Career
editHe was Bachelor of Divinity (1730) and Doctor of Divinity (1735). He held livings at Buttermere, Wiltshire,[5] Oborne and Chilton Foliat.[6] The family owned the Advowson and Richard was also Rector of Appleton.
He died on 1 March 1779.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ BHO
- ^ CCEd
- ^ Preston, Arthur Edwin (1929). St.Nicholas Abingdon and Other Papers, pre isbn. Oxford University Press. p. 350.
- ^ Richardson, William H (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 4.
- ^ "Institutiones Clericorum in Comitatu Wiltoniae Volume 1" Phillipps, Thomas, Bt p71:Broadway; Montanis; 1825
- ^ Rectors of St. Mary, Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire
- ^ Wiltshire Archives
