Richard Brickenden (1701–1779) was the Archdeacon of Wilts from 24 September 1768 until his death.BHOCCEd
Education Richard Brickenden the son of Colwell Brickenden, was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) from 1711-1715. and later Corpus Christi College, Oxford B.A (1719), M.A (1723) and ordained priest (1725).
Career He was Bachelor of Divinity (1730) and Doctor of Divinity (1735). He held livings at Buttermere, Wiltshire,"Institutiones Clericorum in Comitatu Wiltoniae Volume 1" Phillipps, Thomas, Bt p71:Broadway; Montanis; 1825 Oborne and Chilton Foliat.Rectors of St. Mary, Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire The family owned the Advowson and Richard was also Rector of Appleton.
He died on 1 March 1779.Wiltshire Archives
See also List of Old Abingdonians
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