Robert Lamb (bishop) facts for kids

Robert Lamb was an important English church leader. He lived from about 1703 to 1769. From 1764, he served as the bishop of Peterborough. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church.

Robert Lamb's Life

Robert Lamb was the son of Matthew Lamb. His father was a successful lawyer in London. Robert also had an uncle named Peniston Lamb. Both his father and uncle left him a lot of money.

He went to school in Enfield, Middlesex. His teacher there was Robert Uvedale. In 1721, Robert Lamb started studying at Trinity College, Cambridge. He earned a law degree called an LL.B. in 1726. Then, he earned an even higher law degree, an LL.D., in 1728.

Church Career

In 1727, Robert Lamb became a priest. This is called being "ordained." That same year, he became the vicar of two churches. These were in Hather and Keelby, both in Lincolnshire.

From 1744 to 1764, he was the Dean of Peterborough. A Dean is another important leader in a church, usually in charge of a large church called a cathedral. He was also the rector of churches in Peakirk with Glinton, Northamptonshire. He held this role from 1747 to 1763. After that, he became the rector of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, starting in 1763.

In 1758, Robert Lamb became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This means he was chosen to be a member of a very old and respected group. This group focuses on science and improving knowledge.

Bishop of Peterborough

In 1764, Robert Lamb was chosen to be the Bishop of Peterborough. He died at the rectory in Hatfield. A rectory is the house where a rector lives. He was buried there. Robert Lamb never married. His younger brother, Sir Matthew Lamb, 1st Baronet of Brocket Hall, received all of his money and property after he passed away.