Person Vincent; Nathaniel (- 1722); clergyman Vincent Nathaniel clergyman Nathanael - 1722 British Male May 1722

Clergyman, Church of England Education: Clare College, Cambridge (BA 1657; MA 1660; DD Lit Reg 1679) Career: Fellow of Clare (to 1722); ordained deacon (1661), priest (1667); Rector of Blo Norton, Norfolk (1660-1722) Vincent is frequently confused with the contemporary nonconformist minister of the same name, who was ejected post-Restoration in 1662. One of this Nathaniel Vincent's sermons was not permitted for publication due to its criticism of English court. Through a Jesuit text appearing in England in the 1680s, Vincent was introduced to Confucian philosophy and he translated the texts into English. This coincided with a growing interest, especially within the Society, in sinology. Little is known about his private life. Reported on and presented findings at Society meetings, e.g. on a petrified skull (1680s); Contributed to the 'Philosophical Transactions' on Denis Papin's (FRS 1680) work (1685); Correspondent on the topic of phosphorus (1685); Withdrew for 'private reasons' in 12 January 1687 but was re-admitted on 21 November 1694 Fellow 30/11/1683 Sir John Hoskins 12 January 1687 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; Venn; Hunter Jenkinson, M. 2006. 'Nathaniel Vincent and Confucius's 'great learning' in Restoration England', in Notes and Records, vol. 60, pp.35-49 Notes: Venn has an approximate lifespan of 1634-1722. Vincent N, IM006107.jpg International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/action/doSearch?ContribRaw=Vincent%2C+Nathaniel https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH8748 - May 1722 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 01/11/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA5332 21/11/2001 Andyg Martind 17/03/2026 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/41763875 15e68faa-f79b-4dc7-a540-15ff07fadcf7