Christopher Hampton (bishop)
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Christopher Hampton (1552–1625) was an Englishman who was the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh from 1613 to 1625.
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Christopher Hampton D.D. | |
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Archbishop of Armagh Primate of All Ireland | |
Church | Church of Ireland |
Archdiocese | Armagh |
Appointed | 16 April 1613 |
In office | 1613-1625 |
Predecessor | Henry Ussher |
Successor | James Ussher |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1580 |
Consecration | 8 May 1613 by Thomas Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | 1552 |
Died | 3 January 1625 (age 72) Drogheda, Kingdom of Ireland |
Buried | St Peter's Church, Drogheda |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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