Thomas Gorges, D.D. (13 February 160312 December 1667) was an

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in the 17th century. Reniger was born in

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and educated at

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He became a

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of All Souls College, Oxford in 1629. He became

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and a

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in 1661, holding both positions until his death.

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1603 births 1667 deaths People from Somerset Archdeacons of Winchester (ancient) Alumni of The Queen's College, Oxford {{England-Anglican-clergy-stub