Philip Morant

Philip Morant
Print of Philip Morant held at Abingdon School
Born(1700-10-06)6 October 1700
Died25 November 1770(1770-11-25) (aged 70)
Battersea, London, England

Philip Morant FSA (6 October 1700 – 25 November 1770) was an English clergyman, author and historian. He is best known for his History and Antiquities of Colchester (1748) and his county history, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex (1763–1768).