John Bird Sumner
John Bird Sumner | |
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| Archbishop of Canterbury | |
Portrait by Margaret Sarah Carpenter | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Canterbury |
| In office | 1848–1862 |
| Predecessor | William Howley |
| Successor | Charles Longley |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Chester (1828–1848) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1803 |
| Consecration | 1828 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 February 1780 Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 6 September 1862 (aged 82) Addington, Surrey, England |
| Buried | St Mary's Church, Addington |
| Spouse | Marianne Robertson |
| Children | at least 9 |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
| Signature | |
John Bird Sumner (25 February 1780 – 6 September 1862) was a bishop in the Church of England and Archbishop of Canterbury.