Christopher Bassett [SEP] date of birth
Christopher Bassett
Christopher Bassett (1753 – 8 February 1784) was a Welsh Methodist cleric.
Life.
Bassett was born in Aberthaw, Glamorgan, Wales to Christopher and Alice Bassett, both followers of Howell Harris (one of the leaders of the Welsh Methodist revival). After studying at Cowbridge Grammar School, Bassett went to Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating in 1768. He obtained a B.A. degree in 1772, adding a M.A. degree in 1775. He was ordained by Richard Terrick, the Bishop of London,
at Charterhouse.
Births.
- 2 April - William Lort Mansel, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge (died 1820)
- 8 October - William Jones, Welsh-descended Governor of Rhode Island (died 1822)
- 10 December - Richard Thomas, Anglican priest and antiquarian (died 1780)
- "date unknown" - Christopher Bassett, Methodist clergyman (died 1784)
Deaths.
- Sir Arthur Owen, 3rd Baronet, MP for Pembroke and Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire