William Stuart (archbishop)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Stuart (March 1755–6 March 1822) was the Bishop of St David's and then Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh from 1800 to his death.
He was the son of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute and his wife, Mary. On 3 May 1796, he married Sophia Penn and had three children:
- Mary Juliana Stuart (died 11 July 1866, married Thomas Knox born 19 April 1786-died 21 March 1858, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly
- Sir William Stuart (31 October 1798–7 July 1874)
- Henry Stuart born 1804-died 26 October 1854 Kempston, Bedfordshire (Source Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900)
| Religious Posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Samuel Horsley |
Bishop of St David's 1793–1800 |
Succeeded by Lord George Murray |
| Preceded by William Newcome |
Archbishop of Armagh 1800–1822 |
Succeeded by Lord John Beresford |
