Robert Bickersteth (bishop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Robert Bickersteth FRS |
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| Bishop of Ripon | |
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| Enthroned | 1857 |
| Reign ended | 1884 |
| Predecessor | Charles Thomas Longley |
| Successor | William Boyd Carpenter |
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| Ordination | 1845 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1816 London, England |
| Died | 15 April 1884 (aged 67) |
| Buried | Ripon Cathedral |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Garde (m.1846) |
| Children | Robert |
| Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
The Rt Rev Robert Bickersteth FRS (August 24, 1816 – April 15, 1884) was an important leader in the Anglican Church of England. He served as the Bishop of Ripon in the mid-19th century.
Early Life and Education
Robert Bickersteth was born in London, England, on August 24, 1816. He came from a family deeply involved in the church. His father, Rev. John Bickersteth, was a rector (a type of church leader) in Sapcote.
Many of his relatives were also church leaders. His brother, Edward, became a Dean of Lichfield. His uncle, also named Edward, was a priest, and his cousin, Edward Bickersteth, became the Bishop of Exeter. Another uncle was a famous lawyer who became a noble, known as Baron Langdale.
Robert Bickersteth studied at Queens' College, Cambridge, a well-known university.
Church Career and Achievements
Robert Bickersteth became a priest in 1845. His first job was working as a curate (an assistant priest) for his own father. After that, he worked as a curate in Reading.
Later, he became the rector of St John's Church in Clapham. He then moved to lead St Giles in the Fields. From 1854 to 1857, he was a canon (a senior priest) at Salisbury Cathedral.
In 1857, Robert Bickersteth was chosen to become the Bishop of Ripon. This was a very important position in the church. He held this role until he passed away in 1884.
In 1858, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. This means he was recognized for his important contributions to knowledge and science.
Family and Legacy
Robert Bickersteth married Elizabeth Garde in 1846. They had a son, also named Robert Bickersteth. His son later became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Liberal Party in the United Kingdom. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the country's government.
On July 29, 1880, Bishop Bickersteth officially opened and blessed the church of St Thomas the Apostle, Killinghall.
Writings
Robert Bickersteth also wrote several books and lectures during his lifetime. These works often discussed religious topics and their impact on society. Some of his notable writings include:
- The Social Effects of the Reformation (1859)
- Romanism in its relation to the second coming of Christ (1854)
- The Gifts of the Kingdom. Being Lectures Delivered During Lent (1855)
