Lancelot Bulkeley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Lancelot Bulkeley D.D. |
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| Archbishop of Dublin Primate of Ireland |
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| Church | Church of Ireland |
| Diocese | Dublin and Glendalough |
| Appointed | 30 April 1619 |
| In Office | 1619–1650 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Jones |
| Successor | James Margetson |
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| Ordination | 1594 |
| Consecration | 3 October 1619 by Christopher Hampton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1568/9 Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales |
| Died | 8 September 1650 Tallaght, South Dublin, Ireland |
| Buried | St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Richard Bulkeley & Agnes Needham |
| Spouse | Alice Bulkeley |
| Children | 3 |
Lancelot Bulkeley (born around 1568 – died 8 September 1650) was an important Welsh church leader. He served as the Archbishop of Dublin and was also a member of the Privy Council of Ireland. This council was a group of trusted advisors to the King in Ireland.
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Early Life and Education
Lancelot Bulkeley was the youngest of eleven sons born to Sir Richard Bulkeley. His family was from Beaumaris in Wales. He was the first son from his father's second marriage to Agnes Needham.
Lancelot began his studies at Brasenose College, Oxford in 1587. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree there. Later, he moved to St. Edmund Hall and completed his Master of Arts degree in 1593. In the same year, he became a deacon, which is a step in becoming a priest.
Becoming Archbishop of Dublin
After some years, Lancelot Bulkeley became the Archdeacon of Dublin. This is a senior role in a diocese, helping the bishop. In 1619, he was chosen to be the Archbishop of Dublin. This made him a very important leader in the Church of Ireland.
King James I also appointed him to the Privy Council of Ireland. This meant he advised the King on important matters concerning Ireland.
Challenges and Conflicts
As Archbishop, Bulkeley faced several challenges. He was involved in a disagreement about which archbishop, Dublin or Armagh, held the highest position in Ireland. This question was eventually settled by Thomas Wentworth, the King's representative in Ireland, who decided the Archbishop of Armagh had the higher rank.
In 1628, Bulkeley tried to stop public celebrations of the Roman Catholic Mass. This caused a lot of anger in Dublin. When people heard the news, there was a big public protest. People were very upset, and Bulkeley had to find a safe place to hide. He was very upset that the city leaders did not help him or allow the King's soldiers into the city to calm the situation.
In 1630, he also complained about the activities of Saint Anne's Guild. This was a religious group in Dublin that was still largely Roman Catholic. Bulkeley believed the guild was taking resources that should belong to the Church of Ireland.
Later Years and Imprisonment
In 1646, Bulkeley was part of the Council that announced a peace agreement. This treaty was made between the Marquis of Ormonde and the Roman Catholics in Ireland.
Later, in 1649, a new law was passed by the English Parliament. This law stopped people from using the Book of Common Prayer, which was important for Anglican worship. Bulkeley disagreed with this law and was put in prison for resisting it.
Archbishop Lancelot Bulkeley passed away on 8 September 1650, at the age of 82. He was buried in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. He also wrote a short book called Proposals for sending back the Nobility and Gentry of Ireland.
Family Life
Lancelot Bulkeley was married to Alice, who was the daughter of Roland Bulkeley. They had at least seven children together. Their children included William, Richard, Margaret, Alice, Dorothy, Mary, and Grizel. His son William later became the Archdeacon of Dublin, just like his father. William's son, Sir Richard Bulkeley, became a Baronet. Two of Lancelot's grandsons, through his daughter Grizel, later held the title of Earl of Longford.
