Richard Beadon
Richard Beadon | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
Richard Beadon by Lemuel Francis Abbott | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bath and Wells |
| In office | 1802–1824 |
| Predecessor | Charles Moss |
| Successor | George Henry Law |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Gloucester (1789–1802) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 31 May 1761 by Samuel Squire |
| Consecration | 7 June 1789 by John Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1737 |
| Died | 21 April 1824 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Robert Beadon and Mary Beadon née Squire |
| Spouse | Rachel Beadon née Gooch |
| Education | Blundell's School |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Richard Beadon (15 April 1737 – 21 April 1824) was Master of Jesus College, Cambridge 1781–1789 and later Vice-Chancellor of the University, Bishop of Gloucester and Bishop of Bath and Wells.