Editing Cyril Jackson (priest)

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[[File:Cyril Jackson (1746-1819), by Studio of William Owen.jpg|thumb|Cyril Jackson]]

'''Cyril Jackson''' (1746–1819) was [[dean (religion)|Dean]] of [[Christ Church, Oxford]] 1783–1809.<ref name=EB1911>{{EB1911 |wstitle=Jackson, Cyril |volume=15 |page=109 |inline=1}}</ref>

Jackson was born in Yorkshire, and educated at [[Manchester Grammar School]], [[Westminster School]] and the [[University of Oxford]]. In 1771 he was chosen to be sub-preceptor to the two eldest sons of [[George III|King George III]], but in 1776 he was dismissed, probably through some household intrigues. He then took orders, and was appointed in 1779 to the preachership at Lincoln's Inn and to a [[Canon (priest)|canonry]] at [[Christ Church, Oxford]]. In 1783 he was elected dean of [[Christ Church, Oxford|Christ Church]]. His devotion to the college led him to decline the [[Bishop of Oxford|Bishopric of Oxford]] in 1799<ref name=EB1911/> (which was instead taken by his younger brother [[William Jackson (bishop)|William]]) and the [[Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland)|Primacy of All Ireland]] in 1800.<ref name=EB1911/> He took a leading part in framing the statute which, in 1802, launched the system of public examinations at the [[University of Oxford]], but otherwise he was not prominent in university affairs.<ref name=EB1911/>

On his resignation in 1809 he settled at Felpham, in Sussex, where he remained till his death.<ref name=EB1911/> He was buried in Felpham churchyard.

==Further information==
*[https://archive.today/20031027153857/http://library.westminster.org.uk/Info/photo_things.htm Westminster School Library]

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