John Hume (bishop)
Bishop of Bristol
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John Hume DD (c.1703–26 June 1782) was an English bishop.
John Hume | |
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| Bishop of Salisbury | |
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| Diocese | Salisbury |
| In office | 1766–1782 |
| Predecessor | John Thomas |
| Successor | Shute Barrington |
| Other posts | Bishop of Bristol (1756–1758) Bishop of Oxford (1758–1766) Dean of St Paul's (1758–1766) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1706 |
| Died | 26 June 1782 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Lady Mary Hay (m. 1758) |
| Alma mater | Merton College, Oxford Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
Early life and education
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John Hume was the son of Rev. William Hume (1651-1714) of Milton, Devon, and his wife Jane Robertson (d. 1733).[1][2] Hume matriculated at Merton College, Oxford on 31 March 1721, aged 15. He migrated to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, graduating B.A. 1724, M.A. 1727, B.D. & D.D. 1743.[3]
Career
He became a Canon of Westminster (28 June 1742 – 1748)[4] and a Canon of St Paul's Cathedral (30 March 1748 – 1766).[5]
He was rector of Barnes, London from 1749 to 1758; he was appointed Bishop of Bristol in 1756.[6] In 1758 he became Bishop of Oxford and Dean of St Paul's, and in 1766 Bishop of Salisbury and ex officio Chancellor of the Order of the Garter.[7]
He died on 26 June 1782 and was buried in Salisbury Cathedral on 6 July 1782.[8] The monument was sculpted by William Osmond.[9]
Family
He married twice. His first wife Ann died in 1757 without children. His second wife, Lady Mary Hay (d.1805), youngest daughter of George Hay, 8th Earl of Kinnoull.[10] By his second wife he had three daughters.
