Rev. William Newcome (DD, Primate of All Ireland) 
William was born on April 10th, 1729 in Abingdon. William's father was Rev. Joseph Newcome and his mother was Alice Rickards. His paternal grandparents were Robert Newcome (of Peterborough) and Miss Miller. He was an only child. He died at the age of 70 on January 11th, 1800 in Dublin. He was buried in Trinity College, Dublin.General Notes
Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of all Ireland)
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Rt. Rev. William Newcome (Primate of All Ireland) (D.D.)
Primate Newcome was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford, and was consecrated Bishop of Dromore, April 17th, 1766. He was transferred to Ossory April 13th, 1775, to Waterford and Lismore November 5th, 1779 and to the Primacy January 27th, 1795. He owed his advancement far less to political intrigue than to his high literary talent. He was an excellent scholar and the author of many well known theological works. He died January 11th, 1800 at the age of 71, and was buried in the new chapel of Trinity College, Dublin
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Education Details
William attended Pembroke College, Oxford.
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Occupation Details
William's occupation was Primate of All Ireland.His occupation was Bishop of Dromore in Dromore.His occupation was Bishop of Ossory in Ossory.His occupation was in Waterford and Lismore.His occupation was in Chislehampton (estate).
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Individual Additional Information
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Associated external link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Newcome
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Details of William's family with Susanna D'Oyly
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