Memoir of Caleb Parnham, B. D (Classic Reprint): Sometime Fellow and Tutor of St. John's College, Cambridge, and Rector of Ufford-Cum-Bainton, Yorkshire - Couverture souple
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A concise portrait of Caleb Parnham, a Cambridge fellow, tutor, and rector whose career bridged scholarship and parish life in the early 18th century.
This memoir traces his path from Empingham to Oakham Grammar School, Clare Hall, and St John’s College, highlighting his disciplined study, key fellowships, and the roles he held within the college and church. It also offers a window into the era’s college politics, academic honors, and the personal character that shaped his work and reputation.
- A timeline of education and early exhibitions that led to his St John’s Fellowship and Foundress’s Fellowship.
- Details of his academic progress, including his performance as a senior student and Wrangler-era distinctions.
- The sequence of church and college appointments, from chaplaincies to the rectory in Essex and preacherships.
- Context on 18th‑century Cambridge life, governance, and the noted personalities surrounding the college.
Ideal for readers of Cambridge history and 18th‑century college life seeking a grounded, character‑focused portrait.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This memoir follows the life of the Reverend Caleb Parnham, a scholar and clergyman in 18th-century England. Parnham navigated complex religious and academic landscapes, rising to the position of Fellow of the prestigious St Johnâs College, Cambridge. His dedication to scholarship and teaching was recognized through his appointment as Tutor and Dean, and later his election to the Sadlerian Lectureship in Mathematics. Despite his academic success, Parnham's ambitions to lead St Johnâs College were thwarted when political divisions within the institution led to the election of another candidate. This memoir captures the complexities of academic and religious life in 18th-century Cambridge, shedding light on the social and intellectual currents that shaped Parnham's career. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440077913_0
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