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Tancred, Christopher

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an English benefactor, was the son of Sir Richard Tancred, and died unmarried in 1754, leaving his house and estate at Whixley for the maintenance of twelve decayed gentlemen who had borne arms in the service of their country. He also founded four medial exhibitions at Caius College; four in divinity at Christ's College, Cambridge; and four law studentships at Lincoln's Inn.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Tancred, Christopher'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/tancred-christopher.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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