Titles by Edward Bentham

1707 – 1776

Oxford theologian, church administrator, and natural philosopher.

Bio

Born to a family of ministers and theologians, it is not surprising that Bentham entered the Anglican church where he advanced in the ranks to eventually become Regius Professor of divinity at Oxford College. He was critical of certain members of Parliament, such as Edmund Burke, for encouraging the spirit of rebellion in the colonies. He was a distant cousin of the philosopher of utilitarianism, Jeremey Bentham.

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Titles

The Honor of the University of Oxford Defended, against the Illiberal Aspersions of E—d B—e, Esq.; with Pertinent Observations on the Present Rebellion in America

Edward Bentham

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