Born in 1669
Edmund Gibson
English bishop and scholarly writer
Born
1669 356 years ago
Died
September 6th, 1748 276 years ago — 79 years old
Served as the Bishop of London from 1716 to 1748. Contributed to the Church of England and published numerous works on theology and ecclesiastical history. Authored 'The Lives of the English Bishops', a significant historical reference. Played a role in the affairs of the church, including policies related to education and the spread of Christianity.
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