George Gent

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George William Gent (14 October 1852 – 8 May 1898) was a nineteenth century Anglican priest and teacher.[1]

Gent was educated at Rossall and then at University College, Oxford, where he took a first in Greats.[2][3] He taught classics at Llandovery College for four years; during that time he was ordained by Basil Jones in 1877.[4] After curacies in Llandovery and Westminster he was a Tutor at Keble College, Oxford, from 1882 to 1887. He was Principal of St Mark's College, Chelsea from 1887 to 1897; and then of St David's College, Lampeter from then until his death.[5]

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  3. Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). "Wikisource link to Gent, Rev. George William". Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co. Wikisource. 
  4. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1898 p511: London; Horace Cox; 1898
  5. 'Death of The Rev G.W. Gent' The Morning Post (London, England), Tuesday, May 10, 1898; pg. 7; Issue 39290


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