Charles Thorp
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For the English cricketer, see Charles Thorp (cricketer).
Charles Thorp, FRS (13 October 1783 – 10 October 1862)[1] was an English churchman, rector of the parish of Ryton[2] and, later, Archdeacon of Durham and the first warden of the University of Durham.
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Charles Thorp | |
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Warden of the University of Durham | |
In office 1832–1862 | |
Preceded by | New creation |
Succeeded by | George Waddington |
Master of University College, Durham | |
In office 1832–1862 | |
Preceded by | New creation |
Succeeded by | Joseph Waite |
Archdeacon of Durham | |
In office 1831–1862 | |
Preceded by | Richard Prosser |
Succeeded by | Edward Prest |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 October 1783 Gateshead, County Durham, Great Britain |
Died | 10 October 1862 (1862-10-11) (aged 78) Durham, County Durham, Great Britain |
Alma mater | Peterhouse, Cambridge, University College, Oxford |
Profession | Priest and academic |
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