Richard Beadon

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.

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

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

1737 births

1824 deaths

People educated at Blundell's School

Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge

Archdeacons of London

Masters of Jesus College, Cambridge

Bishops of Gloucester

Bishops of Bath and Wells

Cambridge University Orators

Vice-Chancellors of the University of Cambridge

Fellows of St John's College, Cambridge

18th-century Church of England bishops