William Stuart (bishop)
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William Stuart PC (15 March 1755 – 6 May 1822) was an Anglican prelate who served as the Bishop of St David's in Wales from 1794 to 1800 and then Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland from 1800 until his death.
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Archbishop of Armagh Primate of all Ireland | |
Church | Church of Ireland |
Province | Armagh |
Diocese | Armagh |
In office | 1800–1822 |
Predecessor | William Newcome |
Successor | Lord John Beresford |
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Ordination | 1779 |
Consecration | 12 January 1794 by John Moore |
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Born | 15 March 1755 |
Died | 6 May 1822(1822-05-06) (aged 67) London, Great Britain |
Buried | Luton Hoo, United Kingdom |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute & Mary Wortley-Montagu |
Spouse | Sophia Penn |
Children | Mary, William, Henry |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of St Davids (1794–1800) |
Education | Winchester College |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
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