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John King (priest)

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John King DD (d. 2 January 1638) was a Canon of Windsor from 1625 to 1638[1] and a Canon of Westminster from 1613 to 1638.

Family

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He was the second son of John King (Bishop of London).

Career

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He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford graduating BA in 1611 and MA in 1614 and DD in 1625.

He was appointed:

He was appointed to the twelfth stall in Westminster Abbey in 1613, a position he held until 1638.

He was appointed to the fifth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1625, a position he held until 1638.

Notes

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  1. ^ Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S. L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle