Thomas Tanner (writer)

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Thomas Tanner (1630–1682) was an English clergyman and writer, the author of The Entrance of Mazzarini (Oxford, 1657–58).

He was educated at St Paul's School, London, and at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. [1] He became a barrister and later a clergyman, being vicar of Colyton, Devon, and afterwards of Winchfield, Hampshire.

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References

  1. "Tanner, Thomas (TNR646T)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.