Richard Pococke

Richard Pococke (1704-1765) was an English prelate and anthropologist.

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1704 - 1765 - Prelate - Anthropologist

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Pococke was born in Southampton and educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, receiving a Bachelor of Law degree. Preferring travelling to preaching in England, he travelled extensively, particularly in Egypt from 1737 to 1741. He published a two-volumed account of his journey. He also published works about England, Scotland and Wales.

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Later Pococke was promoted to Bishop of Meath.

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