John Moore (bishop of Ely)
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John Moore (1646–1714) was Bishop of Norwich (1691–1707) and Bishop of Ely (1707–1714) and was a famous bibliophile whose vast collection of books forms the surviving "Royal Library" within Cambridge University Library.
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John Moore | |
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Bishop of Ely | |
Diocese | Diocese of Ely |
In office | 1707–1714 |
Predecessor | William Lloyd |
Successor | Charles Trimnell |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Norwich (1691–1707) |
Personal details | |
Born | 1646 (1646) |
Died | (1714-07-31)31 July 1714 Ely, Cambridgeshire |
Buried | Ely Cathedral |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | (1) Rose Butler (2) Dorothy Barnes |
Alma mater | Clare Hall, Cambridge |
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