Richard Gifford
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Richard Gifford (1725–1807), was an English poet and Church of England clergyman.
Life and career
He was born at Bishop's Castle, Shropshire.[1] He was educated at Oxford University where he gained his degree in theology in 1748. Ordained in holy orders in the Church of England, he was appointed curate at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire and was later a preacher in Soho, London.[2]
Literary works
He was the author of a poem, Contemplation. He also wrote theological and controversial works.
References
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