Charles Cecil (bishop)

Charles Cecil (c.1695 – 29 May 1737) was the Bishop of Bristol[2] before being translated as the Bishop of Bangor in 1734 until his death in 1737.

Charles Cecil
Bishop of Bangor
ChurchChurch of England
ProvinceCanterbury
DioceseBangor
Appointed1734
Term ended1737
PredecessorThomas Sherlock
SuccessorThomas Herring
Personal details
Bornc.1695
Died(1737-05-29)29 May 1737[1]
Llandudno, Caernarfonshire, Great Britain
NationalityBritish
DenominationChristianity (Anglican)
Alma materCambridge University

Cecil was the only surviving son of Robert Cecil (an MP, son of James Cecil, 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Margaret née Manners). Cecil's sister, Margaret, married Robert Brown, who was created a baronet.

See also

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Cecil's paternal arms

References

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  1. ^ "Cecil, Charles (CCL728C)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. ^ "Charles Cecil Bishop of Bristol [d. 1737]". Bristol Information. Retrieved 9 September 2017.[permanent dead link]
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Church of England titles
Preceded by  
Bishop of Bangor

1734-37
Succeeded by