James Woodforde | |
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Born | 27 June 1740 Ansford, Somerset |
Died | 1 January 1803 Weston Longville, Norfolk | (aged 62)
Nationality | English |
Education | Winchester College Oriel & New College, Oxford |
Occupation | Clergyman |
Known for | Diarist |
Parent(s) | Revd Samuel and Jane Woodforde |
James Woodforde (27 June 1740 – 1 January 1803) was an English clergyman, mainly in Somerset and Norfolk, remembered as the author of The Diary of a Country Parson. This vivid account of parish life remained unpublished until the 20th century.[1]