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George Chinnery

1719 – 1780

Irish bishop

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About George Chinnery

Lived 1719 – 1780 (aged 60–61).

George Chinnery was an Anglican bishop in Ireland during the second half of the 18th century.

Chinnery was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was Dean of Cork from 1763 until 1779. On 21 December 1778 he was nominated to be Bishop of Killaloe and Kilfenora; and was consecrated on 7 March 1779. He was translated to Cloyne on 15 February 1780. He died in August later that year.

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Important facts

Born
1719
Birth century
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Also known as
Rt. Rev. George Chinnery

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People whose lives overlapped George Chinnery's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Chinnery?

Irish bishop

When was George Chinnery born?

George Chinnery was born in 1719.

When did George Chinnery die?

George Chinnery died on 20 August 1780.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Chinnery

· Wikidata: Q20922013

· DBpedia: George Chinnery (bishop)

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