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Christopher Wordsworth
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| Born | 9 June 1774 |
| Died | 2 February 1846 (aged 71) Buxted, East Sussex, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Divine and scholar |
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Priscilla Lloyd
(m. 1804; died 1815) |
| Children | John Wordsworth Charles Wordsworth Christopher Wordsworth |
| Relatives | William Wordsworth (brother) Dorothy Wordsworth (sister) |
Christopher Wordsworth (born June 9, 1774 – died February 2, 1846) was an important English scholar and a leader in the Anglican Church. He was known for his writings and his work at Trinity College, Cambridge.
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Who Was Christopher Wordsworth?
Christopher Wordsworth was a well-known English scholar and a church leader. He was the youngest brother of the famous poet, William Wordsworth. Christopher spent much of his life studying and teaching. He also held important positions in the church and at one of England's top universities.
Early Life and Education
Christopher was born in Cockermouth, a town in Cumberland, England. He went to Trinity College, Cambridge, which is a very old and respected university. In 1798, he became a "fellow" at the college. This meant he was a senior member of the college, often involved in teaching and research.
A Career in the Church and Academia
Christopher Wordsworth became a priest in the Anglican Church. He received the special degree of DD in 1810. This degree is given to people who have shown great knowledge in religious studies. He was helped in his career by Charles Manners-Sutton, who became the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a very high position in the Church of England.
In 1820, Christopher was chosen to be the Master of Trinity College. This is like being the head or principal of the college. He held this important job until 1841. During his time as Master, he helped create a new way of examining students in classical subjects like Greek and Latin. This new exam system is still important today.
Important Writings
Christopher Wordsworth wrote several books during his life.
- In 1810, he published a large work called Ecclesiastical Biography. This book was about the lives of important church figures.
- He also wrote a book in 1824 titled Who wrote Eikon Basilike?. In this book, he argued that King Charles I himself wrote a famous book called Eikon Basilike.
- In 1836, he published a four-volume work called Christian Institutes. This book was a collection of writings from different English church leaders.
Family Life
In 1804, Christopher Wordsworth married Priscilla Lloyd. Sadly, she passed away in 1815. They had three sons together: John, Charles, and Christopher. All three of his sons also became notable scholars or church leaders.
