James Bowstead
British Anglican clergyman
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James Bowstead (1 May 1801 – 11 October 1843) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of England as the Bishop of Sodor and Man (1838–1840) and Bishop of Lichfield (1840–1843).[1]
James Bowstead | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lichfield | |
Portrait by Martin Archer Shee | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| In office | 1840–1843 |
| Predecessor | Samuel Butler |
| Successor | John Lonsdale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1801 |
| Died | 11 October 1843 (aged 42) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Cambridge |
Born in Great Salkeld, he was educated at Bampton grammar school and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge,[2] where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1824 and a Doctorate of Divinity in 1834.[3] He was a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (1824–1838) and also a tutor at the college (1832–1838).[3] During that period, he was ordained a priest in the Anglican ministry in 1827 and became Rector of Rettendon, Essex in 1837.[3]
He was nominated Bishop of Sodor and Man by Queen Victoria on 13 July 1838 and was consecrated by Archbishop William Howley of Canterbury on 22 July 1838.[4][5] Eighteen months later, he was translated to the bishopric of Lichfield on 23 January 1840.[6][7]
He died in office at Clifton, Bristol in 1843, aged 42.[6][7]
