John Hacket facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend John Hacket |
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| Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry | |
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| Diocese | Lichfield and Coventry |
| In Office | 1661–1670 |
| Predecessor | Accepted Frewen |
| Successor | Thomas Wood |
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| Born | 1 September 1592 |
| Died | 28 October 1670 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | (1) Elizabeth Stebbing (2) Frances Bennet |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
John Hacket (born in 1592) was an important English church leader. He served as the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry from 1661 until he passed away in 1670.
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Early Life and Education
John Hacket was born in London on September 1, 1592. He went to Westminster School and then studied at Trinity College, Cambridge.
After finishing his studies, he became a fellow at his college. He also wrote a play called Loiola, which was performed twice for King James I.
Becoming a Church Leader
John Hacket became a priest in 1618. With help from John Williams, he became the leader of churches in Stoke Hammond and Kirkby Underwood in 1621.
In 1623, he became a chaplain to King James I. A chaplain is like a personal priest or religious advisor to someone important. In 1624, he was given charge of two more churches in London and Cheam. From 1631 to 1661, he also served as the Archdeacon of Bedford. An archdeacon is a senior church official who helps the bishop.
During the English Civil War
In 1641, a bill called the Root and Branch Bill was being discussed in Parliament. This bill wanted to make big changes to how cathedrals were run. John Hacket was chosen to speak to the House of Commons to try and keep the cathedral system as it was.
During the English Civil War, which lasted from 1642 to 1651, John Hacket faced difficulties. In 1645, he lost his position at St Andrew's church. However, he was allowed to keep his other church position until 1662.
Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry
When King Charles II came to power in 1660, things got better for John Hacket. He often preached to the king.
He was chosen to become the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry in 1661. This was a very important role. He was officially elected on December 6, confirmed on December 20, and became a bishop on December 22, 1661.
His time as bishop came right after the English Civil War. This meant he had the big job of helping to restore Lichfield Cathedral, which had been damaged during the war.
Today, there is a large memorial to John Hacket inside Lichfield Cathedral. It shows him resting on marble plaques.
His Writings
John Hacket wrote a famous book about his friend, Archbishop Williams. The book is called Scrinia reserata: a Memorial offered to the great Deservings of John Williams, D.D. It was published in London in 1693.
