James Vincent (1718–1783) was a

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Anglican priest and schoolmaster.

Life

Vincent was the son of Thomas Vincent, a priest who served as vicar of

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and as

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, Anglesey (both in north Wales). He matriculated at Jesus College, Oxford in 1735, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1739 and a Master of Arts degree in 1742. He was ordained and became master of the

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, in Bangor, as well as serving as vicar of Bangor, rector of the Caernarfonshire parish of

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and (from 1763) the rector of Llanfachraeth. He died in 1783. One of his grandsons was the priest and academic

James Vincent Vincent James Vincent Vincent (born James Vincent Jones) (4 October 1792 – 22 March 1876) was a Welsh cleric who became Dean of Bangor Cathedral, holding the position for 14 years. Life Vincent was the grandson of James Vincent (who was vicar o ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vincent, James 1718 births 1783 deaths 18th-century Welsh Anglican priests Welsh schoolteachers Alumni of Jesus College, Oxford