Richard Prosser (priest) explained

Richard Prosser
Post-Nominals:D.D.
Birth Date:c.1749
Death Date:1839
Occupation:cleric and tutor
The Reverend Dr.

Richard Prosser, DD (1748–1839) was Archdeacon of Durham[1] from 1808 until his death.[2]

He was the son of Humphrey Prosser of Market Drayton, and matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford in 1767, where he graduated B.A. in 1770. He was made a Fellow and graduated M.A. in 1773, B.D. in 1784, and D.D. in 1797.

Prosser served incumbencies in Colchester, Gateshead and Easington. He died on 8 October 1839.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "History, directory, and gazetteer of the counties of Durham" Parsons, W p172 : W.White, Leeds, 1827
  2. https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/richard-prosser-c-17481839-commoner-1767-fellow-17731792-archdeacon-of-durham-18081839-221630 Art UK
  3. Obituary. The Times (London, England), Friday, Oct 27, 1882; pg. 3; Issue 30649