Sir Philip Hoby, 5th Baronet

Sir Philip Hoby, 5th Baronet (c. 1716 – 29 June 1766) was a clergyman in the Church of Ireland during the 18th century.[1]

Biography

His elder brother was Sir Thomas Hoby, 4th Baronet (c. 1714–1744), MP for Great Marlow like their great-grandfather, Peregrine Hoby.[2] Hoby was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[3] He was Prebendary of Kilmactalway at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin from 1743 to 1748;[4] and Chancellor there from 1748.[5] He was Dean of Ardfert from 1748[6] until his death.[7]

Upon his death on 29 June 1766, the baronetcy became extinct.[8][2]

References

1. "History of the Church of Ireland: From the revolution to the union of the Churches of England and Ireland, January 1, 1801" Mant, R: London, J.W. Parker, 1840
2. Complete Baronetage: English, Irish and Scottish, 1665-1707. W. Pollard & Company, Limited. 1904. p. 35. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
3. "Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593–1860 George Dames Burtchaell/Thomas Ulick Sadleir p788: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
4. "Fasti ecclesiæ hibernicæ: the succession of the prelates in Ireland Vol II" Cotton,H p134: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1860
5. "Fasti ecclesiæ hibernicæ: the succession of the prelates in Ireland Vol II" Cotton,H p120: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1860
6. "Fasti ecclesiæ hibernicæ: the succession of the prelates in Ireland Vol I" Cotton,H p433: Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1860
7. "The Annual Register of World Events: A Review of the Year, Volume 9" p171: London; J.Dodsley; 1793 (5th edition)
8. "A History of Nova-Scotia, Or Acadie, Volume 2" Murdoch, B. p458: Halifax, Nova Scotia; James Barnes; 1866