William Bruère Otter

William Bruère Otter (28 May 1805 25 June 1876) was an Anglican cleric who was the Archdeacon of Lewes from 1855[1] until his death in 1876.[2]

Life

William Otter was the son of William Otter, Bishop of Chicester. He was educated at Rugby, Charterhouse and King's College, Cambridge, graduating BA in 1828.[3][4] Ordained in 1830,[5] he was Vicar of Eyeworth from 1832 to 1836, Vicar of Kinlet from 1837 to 1847, Vicar of Cowfold from 1839 to 1876 and Prebendary of Chichester from 1850 to 1876. He died at Cowfold on 25 June 1876.[4]

References

  1. ”Chichester Diocese Clergy Lists:Clergy succession from the earliest times to the year 1900" Hennessy,G: London, St Peter's Press, 1900
  2. WILLS AND BEQUESTS The Times (London, England), Saturday, Aug 12, 1876; pg. 8; Issue 28706
  3. University & Clerical Intelligence. The Essex Standard, and Colchester, Chelmsford, Maldon, Harwich, and General County Advertiser (Colchester, England), Friday, July 13, 1838; Issue 393. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II.
  4. 1 2 "Otter, William Bruère (OTR824WB)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  5. The Church, the Universities, &c Berrow's Worcester Journal (Worcester, England), Saturday, July 01, 1876; pg. 6; Issue 9533. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Julius Hare
Archdeacon of Lewes
18551876
Succeeded by
John Hannah
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