Richard Prosser (priest)

Richard Prosser, DD (1748–1839) was Archdeacon of Durham[1] from 1808 until his death.[2]

Richard Prosser
D.D.
Seated painted portrait on a chair of Richard Prosser, with books on a table
Portrait of Prosser by William Owen, from 1816
Bornc.1749
Died1839
Occupation(s)cleric and tutor
TitleThe Reverend Dr.

He was the son of Humphrey Prosser of Market Drayton, and matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford in 1767, where he graduated B.A. in 1770. He was made a Fellow and graduated M.A. in 1773, B.D. in 1784, and D.D. in 1797.[3]

Prosser served incumbencies in Colchester, Gateshead and Easington. He died on 8 October 1839.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "History, directory, and gazetteer of the counties of Durham" Parsons,W p172 : W.White, Leeds, 1827
  2. ^ Art UK
  3. ^ Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). "Prosser, Richard (2)" . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
  4. ^ Obituary. The Times (London, England), Friday, Oct 27, 1882; pg. 3; Issue 30649