Richard Hancorne

Richard Hancorne (24 December 1687 – 14 January 1732) was a Welsh clergyman. Early life Hancorne was born on 24 December 1687 in St Donats, Glamorgan, the son of the Rev. Thomas Hancorne of St Donats by his wife Cecilia. He matriculated at Jesus College, Oxford on 30 October 1705, receiving his B.A. in 1709 and M.A. in 1714. Career Hancorne began his career at the Church of Llantwit Major with Llysworney. He was appointed as a reader on 20 November 1708 and a lecturer on 30 November 1715, which he retained until 7 May 1723. He was ordained as a deacon on 4 June 1710 and as a priest on 27 May 1711 by John Tyler, Bishop of Llandaff.