Conyers Middleton
Conyers Middleton (27 December 1683 – 28 July 1750) was an English clergyman. Though mired in controversy and disputes, he was also considered one of the best stylists in English of his time.
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A 1746 portrait of Conyers Middleton by John Giles Eccardt | |
| Born | 27 December 1683 Richmond, North Yorkshire |
| Died | 28 July 1750 (aged 66) Hildersham, Cambridgeshire |
| Resting place | St Michael's Church, Cambridge |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge (BA, MA) |
| Occupation(s) | Clergyman and author |
| Notable work | Life of Cicero (1741), A Free Inquiry into the Miraculous Powers (1749) |
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