Birch, Thomas

1705 - Thomas Birch was born on the 23rd of November at Clerkenwell.

1728 - Married Hannah Cox, who died in the following year.

1730 - He was ordained deacon in the Church of England.

1731 - Became priest.

1735 - He became a member of the Society of Antiquaries.

1742 - Edited the State Papers of John Thurloe.

1744 - Wrote a Life of the Right Honourable Robert Boyle.

1752-1728 - Elected a fellow of the Royal Society and served as secretary.

1760 - Wrote "Life of Henry, Prince of Wales".

1766 - Birch was killed on the 9th of January by a fall from his horse.