John Sharp (bishop)
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John Sharp (16 February 1645 – 2 February 1714) was an English divine who served as Archbishop of York.
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John Sharp | |
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Archbishop of York | |
Archdiocese | York |
Installed | 1691 |
Term ended | 1714 (death) |
Predecessor | Thomas Lamplugh |
Successor | Sir William Dawes, Bt. |
Other post(s) | Dean of Norwich (1681–89) Dean of Canterbury (1689–91) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1645-02-16)16 February 1645 |
Died | 2 February 1714(1714-02-02) (aged 68) |
Buried | York Minster |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Palmer (m.1676) |
Education | Bradford Grammar School |
Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
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