John Incent

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Dean Incent's House, Berkhamsted
Dean Incent's House, Berkhamsted

John Incent (c.1480 to 1545)[1] was Dean of St Paul's Cathedral between 1540 and 1545, and the founder of Berkhamsted Collegiate School.[2]

He is noted for being one of the agents of the Lord Chancellor Thomas Cromwell responsible for the sequestration of religious properties during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.[1] His home in Berkhamsted, built in 1500, remains in use to the present day, situated on the High Street facing St Peter's Church.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Percy Birtchnell (1988), A Short History of Berkhamsted, The Book Stack
  2. ^ a b John Cook (2000), A Glimpse of Our History: A Short Guide Around Berkhamsted, Berkhamsted Heritage Walk leaflet, Berkhamsted Town Council.



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