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John Plumptre was an Anglican
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dean
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and author.
Born on 11 March 1754, he was educated at Eton Eton most commonly refers to Eton College, a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England.
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King's College, Cambridge
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(elected Fellow
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, 1776). From 1778 until his death on 26 November 1825 he was Vicar
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of Stone, Worcestershire
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; to which he added, in 1790, the living at Wichenford
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; and, in 1808, the office of Dean of Gloucester
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1754 births 1825 deaths Deans of Gloucester Fellows of King's College, Cambridge People educated at Eton College Place of birth missing Place of death missing {{ChurchofEngland-dean-stub