Richard Gifford
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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Richard Gifford (1725–1807), was an English poet and Church of England clergyman.
Life and career
He was born at Bishop's Castle, Shropshire.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> He was educated at Oxford University where he gained his degree in theology in 1748. Ordained in holy orders in the Church of England, he was appointed curate at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire and was later a preacher in Soho, London.<ref>An Illustrated Literary Guide to Shropshire, p.34.</ref>
Literary works
He was the author of a poem, Contemplation. He also wrote theological and controversial works.