John Heaver

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John Heaver DD (d. 23 June 1670) was a Canon of Windsor from 1662 to 1670.[1]

Career[edit]

Heaver was educated at Clare College, Cambridge and awarded a BA degree in 1640, MA in 1643 and DD in 1661.

He was a Fellow of Eton College during 1661–1670. He was appointed to the ninth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1662, a position he held until 1670.

In his will, Heaver left £100 to give apprenticeships to poor children in Windsor. He also left £700 to the rebuilding of Clare College, Cambridge.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ollard, S. L. (May 1950). Fasti Wyndesorienses. Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
  2. ^ Combe, William (1815). A History of the University of Cambridge. Ackermann.