Robert Clavering facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Robert Clavering |
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| Bishop of Peterborough | |
Portrait by Thomas Gibson
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| Diocese | Diocese of Peterborough |
| In Office | 1729–1747 |
| Predecessor | White Kennett |
| Successor | John Thomas |
| Other posts | Bishop of Llandaff (1724–1729) |
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| Born | 1676 |
| Died | 21 July 1747 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Mary Cook |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh Lincoln College, Oxford |
Robert Clavering (born in 1676 – died on July 21, 1747) was an important English bishop. He was also a Hebraist, which means he was an expert in the Hebrew language.
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Robert Clavering's Life and Work
His Education and Early Career
Robert Clavering began his studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. After that, he went to Lincoln College, Oxford in England. He became a Fellow and a tutor at University College in 1701. A Fellow is like a senior member of a college, often involved in teaching and research.
In 1714, he became the rector of Bocking, Essex. A rector is a type of priest in charge of a church and its parish. The next year, in 1715, he was made the Regius Professor of Hebrew at Oxford. This was a very important teaching position focused on the Hebrew language. At the same time, he also became a canon at Christ Church, Oxford.
Becoming a Bishop
In 1719, Robert Clavering became the rector of Marsh Gibbon. His career continued to advance within the Church of England.
He was chosen to be the Bishop of Llandaff in Wales, serving in that role from 1724 to 1729. After five years, he became the Bishop of Peterborough in England. He held this important position until his death in 1747. As a bishop, he was a senior leader in the church, overseeing many churches and clergy in his area.
His Published Work
While he was at Oxford, Robert Clavering published a special translation. He translated parts of a very important Jewish law book called the Mishneh Torah. This book was written by a famous Jewish scholar named Maimonides. Clavering's translation included sections about "Yad," "Hilkot Talmud Torah," and "Teshubah." This showed his deep knowledge of the Hebrew language and religious texts.
