John Kaye (bishop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend John Kaye |
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| Bishop of Lincoln | |
Portrait of Bp. John Kaye by Richard Rothwell (c.1832)
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| Diocese | Lincoln |
| In Office | 1827–1853 |
| Predecessor | George Pelham |
| Successor | John Jackson |
| Other posts | Bishop of Bristol (1820–1827) |
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| Born | 27 December 1783 Hammersmith, London |
| Died | 18 February 1853 (aged 69) |
| Buried | St Mary's, Riseholme, Lincs. |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Riseholme Hall, Lincs. |
| Children | William Kaye |
| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
John Kaye (born December 27, 1783, died February 18, 1853) was an important British church leader. He was known for his work as a bishop and for improving churches and schools.
Early Life and Education
John Kaye was born in Hammersmith, London. He went to school there and in Greenwich. He was the only son of Abraham Kaye.
He studied at Christ's College, Cambridge University. He was a brilliant student, becoming the top math student (called a Senior Wrangler) in 1804. Later, he became the head of Christ's College from 1814 to 1830. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University in 1814.
In 1816, Kaye became a professor of theology. He started giving public lectures again. These lectures focused on the history of the church and early Christian thinkers. He wrote books based on these lectures. These books helped people learn more about early church history. In 1811, he was also chosen to be a member of the Royal Society, a famous group for scientists.
Becoming a Bishop
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John Kaye became the Bishop of Bristol in 1820. A bishop is a senior leader in the Christian church. He stayed in Bristol until 1827. Then, he moved to become the Bishop of Lincoln. He served as the Bishop of Lincoln for 26 years, until he died in 1853.
During his time as Bishop of Lincoln, he made many improvements. He helped fix up church buildings and homes for priests. He also started new Church of England schools. These schools helped many children get an education.
When he first became Bishop of Lincoln, he lived at Buckden Palace. But in 1837, his official home moved to Riseholme Hall in Lincolnshire. This was a new home built for the bishop. In 1848, he was also chosen as a special visitor for Balliol College, Oxford.
Bishop Kaye had strong beliefs about the church. He preferred a simpler style of worship, similar to what is called Evangelicalism today. He was careful about new ideas that tried to bring back older traditions within the Church of England. He also worked to improve the education for church leaders.
Family Life
John Kaye married Eliza Mortlock in 1815 while he was at Christ's College. They had three daughters and one son. Their son, William Frederic John Kaye, also became a priest. He later became a senior church leader (an Archdeacon) in Lincoln in 1863.
Death and Memorials
Bishop Kaye passed away on February 18, 1853. He is buried in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Riseholme, Lincolnshire. He had actually built this church himself as part of his work to improve the churches in Lincoln.
Inside Lincoln Cathedral, there is a special monument to remember Bishop Kaye. It is a statue of him lying down, designed by Richard Westmacott. This memorial helps people remember his important contributions to the church.
Images for kids
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Bishop Kaye's grave at St Mary's Riseholme
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Kaye's memorial tomb in Lincoln Cathedral
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