About George Pelham
Lived 1766 – 1827 (aged 60). George Pelham was a British anglican priest.
George Pelham (13 October 1766 – 7 February 1827) was a Church of England bishop, serving in the sees of Bristol (1802–1807), Exeter (1807–1820) and Lincoln (1820–1827). He began his career as Vicar of Hellingly in Sussex in 1800.
George Pelham was the third (and youngest) son of Thomas Pelham, 1st Earl of Chichester and his wife Anne Frankland.
He was educated at Westminster and Clare College, Cambridge, graduating in 1787. He also served from 1815 to 1827 as Clerk of the Closet.
His monument, by Edward Hodges Baily, stands on Buckden.
Family
He married Mary Rycroft, daughter of Sir Richard Rycroft, 1st Baronet and Penelope Stonehewer. they had no children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Pelham?
Church of England bishop
When was George Pelham born?
George Pelham was born on 13 October 1766 in Chichester.
When did George Pelham die?
George Pelham died on 7 February 1827.
What was George Pelham's occupation?
George Pelham was an anglican priest.
What nationality was George Pelham?
George Pelham was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Pelham (bishop)
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