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About William Nicolson
William Nicolson (1655–1727) was an English churchman, linguist and antiquarian. As a bishop he played a significant part in the House of Lords during the reign of Queen Anne, and left a diary that is an important source for the politics of his times. He was a versatile scholar, involved in numerous collaborations and contributing uncredited in the work of others.
Everything about William Nicolson →- Occupation
- Anglican priest, Anglican theologian, naturalist
- Position held
- Anglican Bishop of Carlisle, Bishop of Derry, Lord High Almoner
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- June 3, 1655
- Died
- February 14, 1727