Henry Griffin
Irish Anglican bishop (1786 – 5 April 1866)
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Henry Griffin (1786 – 5 April 1866) was an eminent Irish Anglican bishop[1] in the mid 19th century.[2]
Henry Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe | |
| In office | 1854–1866 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1786 |
| Died | 5 April 1866 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland (Anglican) |
| Spouse | Jane Eyre née Lysaght |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
He was born in 1786 in Wexford and educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[3] He was the incumbent at Clonfeacle from 1829 until 1854 when he was consecrated Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe. He died in post on 5 April 1866.[4] He had become a Doctor of Divinity (DD).[citation needed]