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English Anglican bishop and academic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
'Michael Ward (1643-1681) was an English 17th-century Anglican bishop and academic who served as the 12th Provost of Trinity College Dublin from 1675 to 1678.[1]
Michael Ward | |
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12th Provost of Trinity College Dublin | |
In office 30 July 1675 – 1 August 1678 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Seele |
Succeeded by | Narcissus Marsh |
Personal details | |
Born | 1643 Newport, Shropshire, England |
Died | 1681 Oxford, England |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Ward was the son of Richard Ward. He was born in Newport, Shropshire, England,[2] and he was educated at Trinity College Dublin.[3] Ward was Regius Professor of Divinity at Trinity College Dublin from 1670 to 1678 and its Provost from 1674 to 1678;[4] Dean of Lismore from 1670 to 1678;[5] Archdeacon of Armagh from 1674 to 1678;[6] Bishop of Ossory from 1678 to 1680;[7] and Derry from 1680;[8] until his death on 3 October 1681.[citation needed] His early death at 38 cut short a career which saw his meteoric rise to high office, fuelled by his great ambition.
His nephew, also Michael Ward, was an Irish politician and judge, and father of the first Viscount Bangor.[9]
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