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Robert Foley (priest)

Robert Foley (priest)

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Robert Foley was Dean of Worcester from his installation on 31 January 1778 until his death on 8 January 1783.[1]

The brother of the first Baron Foley, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge.[2] He was ordained in 1745; and held incumbencies at Newent and Kingham. During his years as Dean he also held the Mastership of St Oswald's Hospital.[3]

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  1. [1]
    British History On-line
  2. [2]
    Venn Database
  3. [3]
    ”Bishops & Deans of Worcester” Green,B: Worcester, Worcester Cathedral, 1979
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