Thomas Church Brownell
19th-century American Episcopal bishop / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Church Brownell (October 19, 1779 – January 13, 1865) was founder of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1852 to 1865.
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Thomas Church Brownell | |
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7th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Appointed | 1852 |
In office | 1852–1865 |
Predecessor | Philander Chase |
Successor | John Henry Hopkins |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Connecticut (1819–1865) |
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Ordination | August 4, 1816 by John Henry Hobart |
Consecration | October 27, 1819 by William White |
Personal details | |
Born | (1779-10-19)October 19, 1779 |
Died | January 13, 1865(1865-01-13) (aged 85) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Buried | Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford, Connecticut) |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Sylvester Brownell & Mercy Church |
Spouse | Charlotte Dickinson |
Children | 3 |
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