Charles Chauncy

American clergyman, president of Harvard College (1592–1672)
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Charles Chauncy

Summary

Charles Chauncy is a human[1]. He was born in Ardeley[2]. He was born on November 5, 1592[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on February 19, 1672[5]. He worked as a pastor[6], educator[7], physician[8], theologian[9], and Christian minister[10].

Key Facts

  • Charles Chauncy's place of birth was Ardeley[2].
  • Charles Chauncy passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Charles Chauncy was born on November 5, 1592[3].
  • Charles Chauncy was born on January 1, 1592[11].
  • Charles Chauncy died on February 19, 1672[5].
  • Charles Chauncy died on January 1, 1672[12].
  • Charles Chauncy is buried at Massachusetts[13].
  • Charles Chauncy's father was George Chauncey[14].
  • Charles Chauncy's mother was Anne|Agnes Welsh[15].
  • A child of Charles Chauncy was Ichabod Chauncey[16].
  • A child of Charles Chauncy was Sarah Bulkeley[17].
  • A child of Charles Chauncy was Nathaniel Chauncey[18].
  • A child of Charles Chauncy was Israel Chauncy[19].
  • A child of Charles Chauncy was Isaac Chauncy[20].
  • Charles Chauncy held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Charles Chauncy's professions included pastor[6].
  • Charles Chauncy's professions included educator[7].
  • Charles Chauncy's professions included physician[8].
  • Charles Chauncy worked as a theologian[9].
  • Charles Chauncy's professions included Christian minister[10].
  • Charles Chauncy held the position of President of Harvard University[22].
  • Charles Chauncy was educated at Westminster School[23].
  • Charles Chauncy's education included a stint at Trinity College[24].
  • Charles Chauncy was educated at University of Cambridge[25].
  • Charles Chauncy's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Chauncy was born in Ardeley[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 5, 1592[3] and January 1, 1592[11]. His father was George Chauncey[14]. His mother was Anne|Agnes Welsh[15].

Education

Educated at Westminster School[23], a boarding school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1179[29]; Trinity College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1546[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33]; and University of Cambridge[25], a collegiate university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1209[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pastor[6], educator[7], physician[8], theologian[9], and Christian minister[10]. Charles Chauncy held the position of President of Harvard University[22].

Personal Life

Children include Ichabod Chauncey[16], a physician[38], 1635–1691[39], of Kingdom of England[40]; Sarah Bulkeley[17], 1631–1699[41]; Nathaniel Chauncey[18], 1639–1685[42]; Israel Chauncy[19], 1644–1703[43]; and Isaac Chauncy[20], a writer[44], 1632–1712[45]. Religious affiliations include Puritans[46], a religious denomination[47] and Congregationalism in the United States[48], a Protestantism of an area[49], in United States[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 19, 1672[5] and January 1, 1672[12]. Charles Chauncy died in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Massachusetts[13].

FAQs

Where was Charles Chauncy born?

Charles Chauncy's place of birth was Ardeley[2].

Where did Charles Chauncy die?

Charles Chauncy passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Charles Chauncy's parents?

Charles Chauncy's father was George Chauncey[14]. Charles Chauncy's mother was Anne|Agnes Welsh[15].

What did Charles Chauncy do for work?

Charles Chauncy worked as pastor[6], educator[7], physician[8], theologian[9], and Christian minister[10].

Where did Charles Chauncy go to school?

Charles Chauncy was educated at Westminster School[23], Trinity College[24], University of Cambridge[25], and University of Cambridge[26].

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  3. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  15. [26] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [46] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  23. [48] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
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  25. [11] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Charles Chauncy. wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . Annals of the American Pulpit. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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