John Bridgeman (bishop)
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John Bridgeman (2 November 1577 – 11 November 1652)[1] was an English Anglican clergyman.
John Bridgeman | |
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| Bishop of Chester | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Chester |
| In office | 1619–1646 (abolition of episcopacy) |
| Predecessor | Thomas Morton |
| Successor | Brian Walton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1577 |
| Died | 11 November 1652 (aged 75) Morton, Shropshire |
| Buried | Kinnerley, Shropshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Helyar (m.1606) |
| Alma mater | Magdalene College, Cambridge |
Born in Exeter, he was the eldest son of Thomas Bridgeman and grandson of Edward Bridgeman.[1] He was educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Master of Arts,[2] and then at the University of Oxford, receiving there a Doctor of Divinity.[3] Bridgeman became rector of Wigan in 1615 and also of Bangor in 1621.[3] Two years before, he had been consecrated Bishop of Chester, a post he held until the abolition of episcopacy in 1646.[4] In 1633 Bridgeman was subject to a royal commission of enquiry led by Thomas Canon following complaints to the privy council that Bridgeman had embezzled fines taken for commuting penances.[5] During his tenure, he initialised suspensions against the puritans Thomas Paget, John Angier and Samuel Eaton.[6] He was deprived of his See by Parliament on 9 October 1646, as episcopacy was abolished for the duration of the Commonwealth and the Protectorate.[7][8]
On 29 April 1606, he married Elizabeth Helyar, daughter of Reverend William Helyar,[9] and had by her five sons.[3] Bridgeman died at Moreton, Shropshire and was buried at Kinnerley.[1] His oldest son Orlando was a judge and baronet[10] and his third son Henry Bridgeman a bishop.[3]
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