Francis Wanley, Doctor of Divinity (b Marske 25 April 1709; d

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9 July 1791) was an eminent Anglican

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in the second half of the 18th century. Wanley was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge. He held livings at

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, Aldborough and

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. He was Dean of Ripon from 1750 to 1791.Clergy Database
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1709 births Alumni of Christ's College, Cambridge Deans of Ripon 1791 deaths People from Richmondshire (district) {{ChurchofEngland-dean-stub