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John Torkington, D.D. (b & d Little Stukeley 26 March 1742 - 11 July 1815) was Master of Clare College from 1781 until his death.

Torkington was educated at Clare College, Cambridge. He became Fellow in 1768. He was ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1771. He held incumbencies at Little Stukeley, Patrington, Stapleford and Teigh. Torkington was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge between 1783 and 1784.

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  1. 'Births, Deaths, Marriages and Obituaries' The Hull Packet and Original Weekly Commercial, Literary and General Advertiser (Hull, England), Tuesday, July 18, 1815; Issue 1499
  2. "John Torkington (TRKN761J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  3. "John Torkington (CCEd Person ID 77638)". The Clergy of the Church of England Database 1540–1835.
  4. Full List of Vice-Chancellors of the University of Cambridge
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