John Hinchliffe
John Hinchliffe | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Peterborough | |
Portrait of Hinchliffe by Nathaniel Hone the Elder, 1757 | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Peterborough |
| In office | 1769–1794 |
| Predecessor | Robert Lamb |
| Successor | Spencer Madan |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Durham (1789–1794) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1731 |
| Died | 11 January 1794 The Palace, Peterborough |
| Buried | Peterborough Cathedral |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | The Palace, Peterborough |
| Parents | Joseph Hinchliffe |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Crewe |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
John Hinchliffe (1731 – 11 January 1794) was an English churchman and college fellow who was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1768–88, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, 1768–9, Chaplain to George III, 1768, Bishop of Peterborough, 1769–94, and Dean of Durham, 1788–94.