Spencer Cowper (priest)

Spencer Cowper, dean of Durham 1746–1774. Unknown artist

Spencer Cowper (1713–1774) was Dean of Durham Cathedral from 1746 to 1774,[1] known also for his early contributions to meteorology and his liking for poetry and music.[2]

  1. ^ Deconinck-Brossard, Francoise (2008) [2004]. "Cowper, Spencer". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/6508. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ Kenworthy, Joan M; McCollum, Margaret S (March 2009). "A Contribution to Meteorology by Spencer Cowper, Dean of Durham 1746-74". Notes and Records of the Royal Society of London. 63 (1): 57–80. doi:10.1098/rsnr.2007.0047. JSTOR 40647193. S2CID 145590156.