John Hoadly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend John Hoadly |
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| Archbishop of Armagh Primate of All Ireland |
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Portrait by Stephen Slaughter
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| Church | Church of Ireland |
| See | Armagh |
| Appointed | 21 October 1742 |
| In Office | 1742-1746 |
| Predecessor | Hugh Boulter |
| Successor | George Stone |
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| Ordination | 7 September 1703 |
| Consecration | 3 September 1727 by William King |
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| Born | 27 September 1678 Tottenham, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 19 July 1746 (aged 67) Rathfarnham, Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Samuel Hoadly & Martha Pickering |
| Children | 1 |
| Previous post | Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin (1727-1730) Archbishop of Dublin (1730-1742) |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
John Hoadly (born September 27, 1678 – died July 19, 1746) was an important leader in the Church of Ireland, which is part of the Anglican Christian faith. He held several high positions, serving as a bishop and later as an archbishop in different parts of Ireland. He was known for his work in the church and his influence in Irish politics during his time.
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Early Life and Education
John Hoadly was born in Tottenham, Middlesex, England, on September 27, 1678. His parents were Samuel Hoadly and Martha Pickering. He was the younger brother of Benjamin Hoadly, who was also a well-known church leader.
John Hoadly studied at St Catharine's Hall, Cambridge. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1697. After finishing his studies, he started his career in education.
Early Church Roles
In September 1700, John Hoadly became an under-master at Norwich grammar school. His father was the headmaster there. After some years, he became a chaplain to Bishop Gilbert Burnet.
Bishop Burnet gave him several important roles in the church. These included becoming the rector of St. Edmund's in Salisbury. He also became a prebendary, an archdeacon, and a chancellor of Salisbury. These roles meant he had important duties in managing church affairs and properties.
Becoming a Bishop and Archbishop
In 1717, Lord King helped John Hoadly become the rector of Ockham, Surrey. This was another step in his church career.
Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin
In 1727, John Hoadly was made the bishop of Leighlin and Ferns. This was his first major leadership role as a bishop. However, not everyone was happy with this choice. A theologian named William Whiston protested, saying he thought Hoadly was not knowledgeable enough for the role.
Archbishop of Dublin
In July 1729, the position of Archbishop of Dublin became open. Hugh Boulter, another important church leader, supported Hoadly for the role. In January 1730, John Hoadly was moved to become the Archbishop of Dublin.
While he was Archbishop of Dublin, he oversaw the building of a new home. This residence, known as the residence of Tallaght, cost about £2,500 to build.
Archbishop of Armagh
In October 1742, John Hoadly became the Archbishop of Armagh. This happened after Hugh Boulter passed away. The Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, the Duke of Devonshire, strongly supported Hoadly for this top position.
As the leader of the church in Ireland, he made an important decision. He agreed to remove some rules that limited Roman Catholic church services. This made things easier for Catholics in Ireland. For many years, he was a very influential person in Irish politics.
Serving as Lord Justice
As Archbishop of Armagh, John Hoadly also served as one of the Lord Justices. This meant he was part of a group that temporarily governed Ireland when the Lord-Lieutenant was away. He held this important role three times between 1742 and 1746.
John Hoadly passed away from a fever on July 19, 1746, in Rathfarnham, Ireland.
Writings and Family
John Hoadly wrote several pieces during his life. These included sermons he preached on different occasions. He also wrote a pastoral letter about the rebellion of 1745. He defended the work of Bishop Burnet against criticism in 1703. He also wrote a commentary on the writings of Bishop William Beveridge.
Family Life
John Hoadly had one daughter named Sarah. On November 29, 1740, Sarah married Bellingham Boyle. Bellingham Boyle was a member of Parliament for Bandon Bridge. He was also a distant relative of Henry Boyle, who was a Speaker in the Irish Parliament.
