George Pelham (bishop)

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George Pelham (13 October 1766- 7 February 1827) was a Church of England bishop, serving in the sees of Bristol (1802–1807), Exeter (1807–1820) and Lincoln (1820–1827). He began his career as Vicar of Hellingly in Sussex in 1800.

George Pelham was the third son of Thomas Pelham, 1st Earl of Chichester and was educated at Westminster and Clare College, Cambridge, graduating in 1787.[1] He also served from 1815 to 1827 as Clerk of the Closet.[2]

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Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Bristol
1802-1807
Succeeded by
John Luxmore
Preceded by Bishop of Exeter
1807-1820
Succeeded by
William Carey
Preceded by Bishop of Lincoln
1820-1827
Succeeded by
John Kaye
Court offices
Preceded by Clerk of the Closet
1815-1827
Succeeded by
William Jackson

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