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John Pearson
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John Pearson (1613–1686) was an Anglican priest, theologian, and bishop from the Kingdom of England. Born in Great Snoring, he was educated at Eton College, Queens' College, and King's College. He served as the Bishop of Chester and held the position of Master at the University of Cambridge, where he was employed.
Pearson was a member of the Royal Society and received the award of Fellow of the Royal Society. His work is described by The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and he is recognized in the Royal Society collection. He died in Chester and was buried in Chester Cathedral.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Family name
- Pearson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Place of birth
- Great Snoring
- Place of death
- Chester
- Occupation
- Anglican priest
- Position held
- Master
- Educated at
- King's College
- Employer
- University of Cambridge
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Anglicanism
- Image
- JohnPearson.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1613-02-28
- date of death
- 1686-07-16
- member of
- Royal Society
- described by source
- The Nuttall Encyclopædia
- Commons category
- John Pearson (bishop)
- place of burial
- Chester Cathedral
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