Richard Beadon

The Right Reverend

Richard Beadon
The Right Reverend; Richard Beadon;
Bishop of Bath and Wells
	Richard Beadon by Lemuel Francis Abbott
Diocese	Diocese of Bath and Wells
In office	1802–1824
Predecessor	Charles Moss
Successor	George Henry Law
Other post(s)	Bishop of Gloucester (1789–1802)
Personal details
Born	15 April 1737
Died	21 April 1824 (aged 87)
Nationality	British
Denomination	Anglican
Education	Blundell's School
Alma mater	St John's College, Cambridge

Richard Beadon (15 April 1737 – 21 April 1824) was Master of Jesus College, Cambridge 1781–1789 and later Vice-Chancellor of the University, Bishop of Gloucester and Bishop of Bath and Wells.

Life

Beadon was born at Pinkworthy in Devon, son of the Rev. Robert Beadon, Rector of Oakford. He was educated at Blundell's School and admitted to St John's College, Cambridge in 1754. He was eighth Wrangler and Senior Chancellor's Medallist in 1758.^[1]

He married Rachel, granddaughter of Bishop Gooch, of Ely, and had one son, Richard. He was also the uncle of Frederick Beadon.

It is said he was admirable both as Master and Vice-Chancellor, and a very handsome man. His portrait survives in the College.

Career

Fellow and Tutor of St. John's
Archdeacon of London, 1775–1789
Master of Jesus College, 1781–1789
Tutor to Prince Frederick William, afterwards Duke of Gloucester
Bishop of Gloucester, 1789–1802
Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1802–1824

References

↑ "Beadon, Richard (BDN754R)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.

List of Masters, Jesus College website, Extracted April 24, 2009

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[1] "Beadon, Richard (BDN754R)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.

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