Richard Beadon
Richard Beadon (15 April 1737 – 21 April 1824) was Master of Jesus College, Cambridge 1781–1789 and later Vice-Chancellor of the University, Bishop of Gloucester and Bishop of Bath and Wells.
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Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
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Diocese | Diocese of Bath and Wells |
In office | 1802–1824 |
Predecessor | Charles Moss |
Successor | George Henry Law |
Other posts | Bishop of Gloucester (1789–1802) |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 April 1737 |
Died | 21 April 1824 87) | (aged
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Education | Blundell's School |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Life
Beadon was born at Pinkworthy in Devon, son of the Rev. Robert Beadon, Rector of Oakford. He was educated at Blundell's School and admitted to St John's College, Cambridge in 1754. He was eighth Wrangler and Senior Chancellor's Medallist in 1758.[1]
He married Rachel, granddaughter of Bishop Gooch, of Ely, and had one son, Richard.
It is said he was admirable both as Master and Vice-Chancellor, and a very handsome man. His portrait survives in the College.
Career
- Fellow and Tutor of St. John's
- Archdeacon of London, 1775–1789
- Master of Jesus College, 1781–1789
- Tutor to Prince Frederick William, afterwards Duke of Gloucester
- Bishop of Gloucester, 1789–1802
- Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1802–1824
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References
- "Beadon, Richard (BDN754R)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
Academic offices | ||
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Preceded by William Barford |
Cambridge University Orator 1768–1778 |
Succeeded by William Pearce |
Preceded by Lynford Caryl |
Master of Jesus College, Cambridge 1781–1789 |
Succeeded by William Pearce |
Church of England titles | ||
Preceded by Samuel Hallifax |
Bishop of Gloucester 1789–1802 |
Succeeded by George Huntingford |
Preceded by Charles Moss |
Bishop of Bath and Wells 1802–1824 |
Succeeded by George Henry Law |
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