Liscombe Clarke
The Ven. Liscombe Clarke (24 August 1784 – 17 April 1841) was an Anglican priest. He served as Archdeacon of Sarum from 1827–36. He was also the incumbent at Downton and Biddestone, both in Wiltshire.[1]
Clarke was born in London, the son of Christopher Clarke of Lothbury. He was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford. He was a fellow of New College from 1806–15. He earned his B.A. in 1808 and M.A. 1812.[2][1]
Clarke apparently died in his sleep at the vicarage in Downton, where he was found dead on 17 April 1841. He had shown no signs of illness.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Winchester College, 1836-1906: A Register. P. and G. Wells. 1907. p. 4. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
- ^ "Sudden Deaths". Berkshire Chronicle. 1 May 1841. p. 3. Retrieved 13 November 2023.