James Hook (priest) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Very Reverend James Hook FRS FSA |
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| Dean of Worcester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Worcester |
| In Office | 1825 to 1828 |
| Predecessor | John Jenkinson |
| Successor | George Murray |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1796 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1771 |
| Died | 5 February 1828 |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | St Mary Hall, Oxford |
James Hook, FRS, FSA (16 June 1771 – 5 February 1828) was an English Anglican priest. He was Dean of Worcester from 1825 until his death.
Early life and education
The son of the composer James Hook, he was born 16 June 1771. He was educated at Westminster School and St Mary Hall, Oxford.
Ordained ministry
He was ordained in 1796. He married the daughter of the prominent Scottish physician Walter Farquhar. After having held several livings in 1814 he became Archdeacon of Huntingdon; and in 1817 Rector of Whippingham.
An amateur mountaineer, novelist and composer, he died on 5 February 1828. His brother and son also achieved eminence in their respective fields.
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