John Lonsdale
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For other people named John Lonsdale, see John Lonsdale (disambiguation).
John Lonsdale (17 January 1788 ā 19 October 1867) was an English clergyman, who was the third Principal of King's College, London, and later served as Bishop of Lichfield.[1]
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John Lonsdale | |
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Bishop of Lichfield | |
Church | Church of England |
See | Lichfield |
In office | 3 December 1843ā19 October 1867 |
Predecessor | James Bowstead |
Successor | George Selwyn |
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Born | (1788-01-17)17 January 1788 |
Died | 19 October 1867(1867-10-19) (aged 79) |
Alma mater | Eton College King's College, Cambridge |
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He was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge,[2] and went on to become Principal of King's College, London in 1838 following the death of Hugh James Rose.