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John Potter (bishop)
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1737 to 1747 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Potter PC (c. 1674 – 10 October 1747) was Archbishop of Canterbury (1737–1747).
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John Potter | |
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Archbishop of Canterbury | |
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Church | Church of England |
Diocese | Canterbury |
In office | 1737–1747 |
Predecessor | William Wake |
Successor | Thomas Herring |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Oxford (1715–1737) |
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Consecration | 15 May 1715 by Jonathan Trelawny |
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Born | c. 1674 |
Died | 10 October 1747 Lambeth, London, England |
Buried | Croydon Minster |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Thomas Potter |
Spouse | Elizabeth Venner |
Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
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