John Randolph (bishop of London) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend and Right Honourable John Randolph |
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Portrait by William Owen, 1811
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| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | London |
| Elected | 1809 |
| Reign ended | 1813 (death) |
| Predecessor | Beilby Porteus |
| Successor | William Howley |
| Other posts | Bishop of Bangor 1807–1809 Bishop of Oxford 1799–1807 Regius Professor of Divinity 1783–1807 Regius Professor of Greek 1782–1783 Oxford Professor of Poetry 1776–1782 |
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| Consecration | c. 1799 |
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| Born | 6 July 1749 Much Hadham, Hertfordshire |
| Died | 28 July 1813 (aged 64) |
| Buried | All Saints Church, Fulham |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Fulham Palace, London |
| Parents | Thomas Randolph |
| Spouse | Jane Lambard (m. 1785) |
| Profession | Scholar & teacher |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
John Randolph (born July 6, 1749 – died July 28, 1813) was a British scholar, teacher, and church leader. He became a very important figure in the Church of England, eventually serving as the Bishop of London.
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Early Life and Education
John Randolph was born in Much Hadham, a town in Hertfordshire, England. His father, Thomas Randolph, was a respected leader at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Young John went to Westminster School for his early education. Later, he studied at Christ Church, Oxford, a famous college at Oxford University.
He earned several degrees from Oxford. He received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 1771. Then, he got his Master of Arts (MA) in 1774. Finally, he completed his Bachelor of Divinity (BD) in 1782.
Teaching Career at Oxford
John Randolph stayed at Oxford University as a teacher and resident. He worked there from 1779 to 1783. During this time, he held several important teaching positions.
- In 1776, he became the Oxford Professor of Poetry. This role involved teaching about poetry.
- In 1782, he was named Regius Professor of Greek. This meant he taught the ancient Greek language.
- In 1783, he became the Regius Professor of Divinity. This was a very important position, teaching about religious studies.
Becoming a Bishop
John Randolph's career in the church grew steadily. In 1799, he was chosen to be the Bishop of Oxford. A bishop is a senior leader in the Christian church. He served in this role for eight years.
In 1807, he moved to become the Bishop of Bangor. This meant he was now the main church leader for the Bangor area. He kept his teaching job as Regius Professor until he moved to Bangor.
Bishop of London and Later Life
On June 12, 1809, John Randolph was given an even more important role. He became the Bishop of London. This made him one of the most powerful church leaders in England. As Bishop of London, he also became a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. This council advises the King or Queen.
In December 1811, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for scientists and thinkers. It showed that he was recognized for his knowledge.
John Randolph passed away in 1813 while still serving as Bishop of London. He was buried in the churchyard at Fulham. He had married Jane Lambard in 1785. They had six children together.
