Benjamin Pratt

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Benjamin Pratt, artist unknown. Oil on canvas.

Benjamin Pratt (c. 1669–1721) was Provost of Trinity College Dublin from 1710 to 1717. He was later Dean of Down.[1]

Life

Pratt was born in 1669 in Garradice, County Meath. He was the son of a landowner. In 1692, he graduated from Trinity College; the following year, he was elected Fellow. In 1710, Provost Peter Browne, after having been invited by the Queen, successfully recommended Pratt as Provost.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Benjamin Pratt. Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
Academic offices
Preceded by Provost of Trinity College Dublin
1710–1717 		Succeeded by


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