Edward Stanley (bishop)

The Right Reverend

Edward Stanley
Bishop of Norwich
DioceseDiocese of Norwich
In office1837–1849
PredecessorHenry Bathurst
SuccessorSamuel Hinds
Personal details
Born(1779-01-01)1 January 1779
Died6 September 1849(1849-09-06) (aged 70)
NationalityBritish
DenominationAnglican
SpouseCatherine Leycester
Alma materSt John's College, Cambridge

Edward Stanley FRS (1 January 1779 – 6 September 1849) was an English clergyman who served as Bishop of Norwich between 1837 and 1849. He set about combating laxity and want of discipline among the clergy.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.