Thomas Gorges (priest) explained

Thomas Gorges, D.D. (13 February 160312 December 1667) was an English priest in the 17th century.[1]

Reniger was born in Wraxall, Somerset and educated at The Queen's College, Oxford[2] He became a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford in 1629. He became Archdeacon of Winchester and a Canon of Westminster in 1661, holding both positions until his death.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/thomas-gorges Westminster Abbey
  2. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/alumni-oxon/1500-1714/pp569-599 Alumni Oxonienses 1500-1714, Gilpin-Greenhaugh