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William Cookson (priest)

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William Cookson (died February 1820) was a Canon of Windsor from 1792 to 1820.[1]

Career[edit]

He was educated at St John’s College, Cambridge.[2]

He was appointed:

  • Rector of Forcett St Peter and St Mary, Norfolk
  • Rector of West Ilsley 1808
  • Rector of Binfield

He was appointed to the eighth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1792 and held the canonry until 1820.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S.L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
  2. ^ "Cookson, William (CK772W2)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.


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