Watson, Thomas
(1637–1717)
- Stuart Handley
Extract
Watson, Thomas (1637–1717), bishop of St David's, was born on 1 March 1637 at North Ferriby, near Hull, the son of John Watson, a seaman. He was educated at Hull grammar school and entered St John's College, Cambridge, on 25 May 1655, graduating BA in 1659 and proceeding MA in 1662. He was ordained a deacon and priest in the diocese of ...