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Thomas Tanner (bishop)
1735Dec, 14

Thomas Tanner (bishop)

Thomas Tanner, English bishop and historian (b. 1674)
Thomas Tanner (24 January 1674 – 14 December 1735) was an English antiquary and prelate. He was Bishop of St Asaph from 1732 to 1735.

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