John Law (priest)

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John Law, D.D. (b Bombay 31 January 1739 - d Rochester 5 February 1827) was an Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Rochester [1] from 3 September 1767 until his death. [2]

Law was educated at Harrow; and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. [3] He held livings at Wateringbury, Shorne, Chatham, Westmill and Great Easton.

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Church of England titles
Preceded by Archdeacon of Rochester
1767–1827
Succeeded by


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