Gilbert Sheldon
English religious leader (1598–1677) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For Roman Catholic prelate in the United States, see Gilbert Sheldon (Bishop of Steubenville).
Not to be confused with Gilbert Shelton.
Gilbert Sheldon (19 June 1598 – 9 November 1677) was an English religious leader who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1663 until his death.
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Archbishop of Canterbury | |
Church | Church of England |
Province | Province of Canterbury |
Diocese | Diocese of Canterbury |
Elected | 11 August 1663 (elected); 31 August 1663 (election confirmed) |
Installed | 7 September 1663 (by proxy) |
Term ended | 9 November 1677 (death) |
Predecessor | William Juxon |
Successor | William Sancroft |
Other post(s) | Dean of the Chapel Royal (1660–1663) Bishop of London (1660–1663) Master of the Savoy (1660–1663) Chancellor of the University of Oxford (1667–1669) |
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Born | (1598-06-19)19 June 1598 |
Died | 9 November 1677(1677-11-09) (aged 79) Lambeth Palace, Surrey |
Buried | Croydon parish church, Surrey |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Roger Sheldon |
Profession | Theologian |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
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