George Murray (bishop of Rochester)
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For the Bishop of St David's, see Lord George Murray (bishop).
George Murray (12 January 1784 – 16 February 1860) was an Anglican bishop. He was Bishop of Rochester from 1827 until his death in 1860. He was previously the Archdeacon of Man, Dean of Worcester and Bishop of Sodor and Man.
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George Murray | |
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Bishop of Rochester | |
Diocese | Diocese of Rochester |
In office | 1827–1860 |
Predecessor | Hugh Percy |
Successor | Joseph Wigram |
Other post(s) | Dean of Worcester 1828–1845 Bishop of Sodor and Man 1813–1827 |
Orders | |
Consecration | 6 March 1814 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1784-01-12)12 January 1784 |
Died | 16 February 1860(1860-02-16) (aged 76) Chester Square, London |
Buried | Kensal Green, Middlesex |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Christianity (Anglican) |
Residence | Chester Square, London |
Parents | George and Anne Murray |
Spouse | Sarah Hay-Drummond |
Children | 6 daughters; 5 sons inc. George Hay Murray |
Education | Harrow School |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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