Thomas John Claggett
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Thomas John Claggett (October 2, 1743 – August 2, 1816) was the first bishop of the newly formed American Episcopal Church to be consecrated on American soil and the first bishop of the recently established (1780) Diocese of Maryland.
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Bishop of Maryland | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Maryland |
Elected | May 31, 1792 |
In office | 1792–1816 |
Successor | James Kemp |
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Ordination | October 11, 1767 by Richard Terrick |
Consecration | September 17, 1792 by Samuel Provoost |
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Born | (1743-10-02)October 2, 1743 |
Died | August 2, 1816(1816-08-02) (aged 72) Croom, Maryland, United States |
Buried | Washington National Cathedral |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Samuel Clagett & Elizabeth Gantt |
Spouse | Mary Gantt |
Children | 5 |
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