Henry Bathurst
16 October 1744 -
5 April 1837

Family

Henry Bathurst was the seventh son of Benjamin Bathurst. He married a daughter of Charles Coote, dean of Kilfenora, and his eldest son, Henry Bathurst--who was appointed archdeacon of Norwich in 1814--wrote the Memoirs of his father (1837), which were subsequently rewritten by his eldest daughter, Mrs. Thistlethwayte (1853).

Education

He was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford.

Church Appointments and Service

In 1775, he was appointed canon of Christ Church, Oxford. In 1795, he was made prebendary of Durham. He was consecrated bishop of Norwich in 1805.

Footnote

"He was distinguished throughout his life for the liberality of his principles, and for many years was considered to be 'the only liberal bishop' in the House of Lords. He warmly supported Roman catholic emancipation." -- DNB 1: 1328-29