George Burgess (bishop)
The Right Reverend George Burgess D.D. | |
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| Bishop of Maine | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Maine |
| Elected | October 4, 1847 |
| In office | 1847–1866 |
| Successor | Henry A. Neely |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | November 2, 1834 by Thomas Church Brownell |
| Consecration | October 31, 1847 by Philander Chase |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1809 |
| Died | April 23, 1866 (aged 56) |
| Buried | Gardiner, Maine |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Thomas Burgess & Mary Mackie |
| Spouse | Sophia Kip |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
George Burgess (October 31, 1809 – April 23, 1866) was the first Episcopal bishop of Maine.