John McManners
British historian (1916–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John McManners CBE FBA FAHA (25 December 1916 – 4 November 2006) was a British clergyman and historian of religion who specialized in the history of the church and other aspects of religious life in 18th-century France. He was Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History at the University of Oxford from 1972 to 1984. He also served as Fellow and Chaplain of All Souls College, Oxford, from 1964 to 2001.
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Born | (1916-12-25)25 December 1916 Ferryhill, England |
Died | 4 November 2006(2006-11-04) (aged 89) Oxford, England |
Other names | Jack McManners |
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Sarah Errington (m. 1951) |
Children | 4, including Hugh McManners |
Awards | Ordre national du Mérite (2001) |
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Religion | Christianity (Anglican) |
Church | Church of England |
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Discipline | History |
Sub-discipline | Ecclesiastical history |
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Service | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 1st Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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