Died 1672-11-19.
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John Wilkins
John Wilkins was an English Anglican clergyman, natural philosopher, and author, and was one of the founders of the Royal Society. He was Bishop of Chester from 1668 until his death.
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Born 14 February 1614 · Died 19 November 1672 · Q381039
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1668· 1 entry
Career landmark: Bishop of Chester (1668–1672).
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1663· 1 entry
Career landmark: secretary of the Royal Society (1663).
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1662· 1 entry
Career landmark: vicar (1662–1668).
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1659· 1 entry
Career landmark: Master of Trinity College, Cambridge (1659–1660).
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1648· 1 entry
Career landmark: warden (1648–1659).
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1631· 1 entry
Studied at Magdalen College (1627–1631).
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1614· 1 entry
Born 1614-02-14.
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