Jaques Sterne

Jaques Sterne[1] (b Woodhouse 29 June 1695; d Rise 9 June 1759) was a cleric and politician in the mid 18th century.[2] He was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge.[3] He was ordained in 1720. He held livings at Rise and Hornsea. He was Archdeacon of Cleveland from 1735 until 1750; and then of East Riding from 1750 until 1755. His Alumni Cantabrigienses entry describes him as a

"A well known and eccentric figure in York- a violent Whig politician"

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Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Richardson
Archdeacon of Cleveland
1735–1750
Succeeded by
Francis Blackburne
Preceded by
Heneage Dering
Archdeacon of the East Riding
1750–1755
Succeeded by
Robert Oliver


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