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Richard Bentley
English classical scholar, critic and theologian and Master of Trinity College, Cambridge (1662–1742)
Richard Bentley was born on January 27, 1662 in Wakefield, United Kingdom and died on July 14, 1742, aged 80.
Born
January 27, 1662
Richard Bentley died aged 80.
Died: July 14, 1742
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Wakefield, United Kingdom
- Professions
- deacon, writer, classical philologist, university teacher, philologist, theologian, literary critic, librarian
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
More about Richard Bentley
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
- SNAC
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- BnF authorities
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Questions people ask
How old was Richard Bentley when they died?
Richard Bentley died aged 80.
When is Richard Bentley’s birthday?
Richard Bentley’s recorded birthday is January 27.
Where was Richard Bentley born?
Richard Bentley was born in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
When did Richard Bentley die?
Richard Bentley died on July 14, 1742.