John Clarke (Oriel)


John Clarke was the Provost of Oriel College, Oxford and a Clergyman.

Education

Born in 1732 he was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, 1742 -1749.
He was a B.D and Doctor of Divinity 19 May 1768.

Career

John Clarke was Provost of Oriel from 12 February 1768 until his death on 21 November 1781.
He was rector of Kingsdown near Wrotham from 1776-1781 and a Prebendary of Rochester.