Matthew Panting
Stained glass in the Grundy Library, Abingdon School (by Charles Eamer Kempe). The name of Matthew Panting appears as an Old Abingdonian who became a master of an Oxford college.
Born1682
Died12 February 1738

Matthew Panting (1682–1738) was a clergyman and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford.

Education

The son of Matthew Panting of Oxford, the young Matthew entered John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon (now Abingdon School) [1] and was scholar of Pembroke College.[2] BA 1702, MA 1705, BD and Doctor of Divinity 1715.[3]

Life

He was Master of Pembroke from 3 September 1714 until his death in 1738.[4][5] rector of St Ebbe's church, Oxford (1714–19), rector of Coln St Rogers and canon of Gloucester cathedral (1718–38). He was author of Religious Vows, a Sermon (1732).[6]

Academic offices Preceded byColwell Brickenden Master of Pembroke College, Oxford 1714–1738 Succeeded byJohn Ratcliffe

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References

  1. ^ Hinde/St John Parker, Thomas/Michael (1977). The Martlet and the Griffen. James and James Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-907-383-777.
  2. ^ "Object 6: Portrait of Thomas Tesdale". Abingdon School. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Masters". Pembroke College, Oxford.
  4. ^ "Masters - Pembroke". Pembroke College, University of Oxford. Archived from the original on 3 May 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2009.
  5. ^ Preston, Arthur Edwin (1929). St.Nicholas Abingdon and Other Papers, pre isbn. Oxford University Press. p. 350.
  6. ^ "Parishes, Coln Rogers". British History online.


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