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- John Duncombe (29 September 1729 – 19 January 1786) was an English clergyman and writer. He studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he became a fellow. He contributed to the Gentleman's Magazine under the pseudonym Crito, was a well-known poet, and wrote in 1754 a celebration of British women poets, The Feminead.
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John Duncombe (29 September 1729 – 19 January 1786) was an English clergyman and writer. He studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he became a fellow. He contributed to the Gentleman's Magazine under the pseudonym Crito, was a well-known poet, and wrote in 1754 a celebration of British women poets, The Feminead.
John Duncombe may refer to: John Duncombe (Bury St Edmunds MP) (1622–1687), English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer. John Duncombe (writer) (1729–1786), Church of England clergyman and writer. John Duncombe (Yarmouth MP), represented Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) (UK Parliament constituency)
John Duncombe (29 September 1729 – 19 January 1786) was an English clergyman and writer. He studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he became a fellow. He contributed to the Gentleman's Magazine under the pseudonym Crito, was a well-known poet, and wrote in 1754 a celebration of British women poets, The Feminead. He was married to ...
John Duncombe (1729-1786) published his "canon-forming" celebration of British women writers as The Feminiad in 1754, though the title was revised as The Feminead in the second, 1757 edition.
Duncombe was nothing if not persistent and it seemed he was being egged on by his lawyers who persuaded him to find another court to challenge the first verdict. This is what they call a Conciliar Court which sits in Berkhampsted and settles claims between disputing parties.
Jul 8, 2024 · This estate, called the MANOR OF THE RECTORY, was held by the king in 1548, John Duncombe of Ivinghoe Aston (q.v.) being one of the principal tenants. The manor itself was acquired by this family, and William Duncombe, grandson of the John Duncombe who died in 1594, was lord in 1630.
Jun 3, 2020 · Husband of Alyce (Egleston) Duncombe — married 1535 in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England. Descendants. Father of Thomas Duncombe, William Duncombe, Elizabeth Duncombe and William Duncombe. Died 29 Dec 1594 at about age 90 in Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, England.
