Rev John Longe (6 April 1765 – 3 March 1834) was a

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and

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Background

Longe was born the son of the Rev. John Longe (b. 25 July 1731 - d. 18 September 1806) of Spixworth Park, chaplain to

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and his wife, Dorothy Elwin. Longe was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School,

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and

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Career

Longe served as vicar of Coddenham. In 1787, Longe was ordained deacon and curate to his father at

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. In 1789, Longe was ordained priest at Norwich Cathedral. Longe also served as a county magistrate.

Work

*A sermon preached at the primary visitation. *The diary of John Longe (1765-1834), vicar of Coddenham.

Personal life

He had four sons: 1. Francis Bacon Longe (b. 1 June 1798 – d. 17 January 1819). Died whilst an undergraduate at

. 2. John Longe (b. 14 July 1799 – d. 27 September 1872). 3. Robert Longe (b.6 November 1800 – d. 27 January 1890). 4. Henry Browne Longe (b. 17 March 1803 – d (unknown).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Longe, John 18th-century English Anglican priests 1765 births 1834 deaths People from Coddenham People educated at Norwich School 19th-century English Anglican priests People from Spixworth