George Pelham (bishop)
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The Right Reverend and Honourable George Pelham |
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| Bishop of Lincoln | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
| In office | 1820–1827 |
| Predecessor | George Pretyman |
| Successor | John Kaye |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Bristol (1802–1807) Bishop of Exeter (1807–1820) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 October 1766 |
| Died | 7 February 1827 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Clare College, Cambridge |
George Pelham (13 October 1766 – 7 February 1827) was a Church of England bishop, serving in the sees of Bristol (1802–1807), Exeter (1807–1820) and Lincoln (1820–1827). He began his career as Vicar of Hellingly in Sussex in 1800.
George Pelham was the third son of Thomas Pelham, 1st Earl of Chichester and was educated at Westminster and Clare College, Cambridge, graduating in 1787. He also served from 1815 to 1827 as Clerk of the Closet.
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