Henry Sanders (priest)

Henry Sanders (1807–1888) was a Church of England priest, most notably Archdeacon of Exeter[1] from 1875 until his death.

Sanders was born in Exeter and educated at Christ Church, Oxford,[2] holding incumbencies in Langtree and Otterton.[3] He was Head Master of Blundell's School from 1834; and Rector of Sowton from then until his death on 24 June 1888.[4]

  1. ^ National Archives
  2. ^ "Alumni Oxonienses: the members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886; their parentage, birthplace and year of birth, with a record of their degrees. Being the matriculation register of the University" Foster,J (Ed) Vol V p1250 Oxford, Parker & Co,1888
  3. ^ Devon Heritage
  4. ^ 'Births, Deaths, Marriages and Obituaries' "The Standard" (London, England), Thursday, July 05, 1888; pg. [1]; Issue 19964. British Library Newspapers, Part II: 1800-1900