Henry Clerke

English academic and physician, President of Magdalen College, Oxford
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Henry Clerke

Summary

Henry Clerke is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1621[2]. He died on March 24, 1687[3]. He worked as a physician[4].

Key Facts

  • Henry Clerke was born on January 1, 1621[2].
  • Henry Clerke died on March 24, 1687[3].
  • Henry Clerke's father was Thomas Clerke[5].
  • Henry Clerke's mother was Elizabeth Watson[6].
  • A child of Henry Clerke was Catherine Clerke[7].
  • Henry Clerke held citizenship in Kingdom of England[8].
  • Henry Clerke worked as a physician[4].
  • Henry Clerke held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[9].
  • Henry Clerke was employed by Magdalen College[10].
  • Henry Clerke was educated at Magdalen College[11].
  • Henry Clerke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Henry Clerke was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • Henry Clerke's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[14].
  • Henry Clerke is recorded as male[15].
  • Henry Clerke's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Henry Clerke's family name is recorded as Clerke[17].
  • Henry Clerke's given name is recorded as Henry[18].
  • Henry Clerke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].

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Origins and Family

Henry Clerke was born on January 1, 1621[2]. His father was Thomas Clerke[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Watson[6].

Education

Henry Clerke's education included a stint at Magdalen College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Clerke worked as a physician[4]. He was employed by Magdalen College[10]. He held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[9].

Recognition

Henry Clerke received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

Personal Life

A child of Henry Clerke was Catherine Clerke[7]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Clerke died on March 24, 1687[3].

FAQs

Who were Henry Clerke's parents?

Henry Clerke's father was Thomas Clerke[5]. Henry Clerke's mother was Elizabeth Watson[6].

What did Henry Clerke do for work?

Henry Clerke worked as physician[4].

Where did Henry Clerke go to school?

Henry Clerke was educated at Magdalen College[11].

What awards did Henry Clerke receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Royal Society
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