Nicholas Monck
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Nicholas Monck ,(c.1610– 7 December 1661), was bishop of Hereford and provost of Eton. He was the younger brother of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle.[1]
He attended Wadham College, Oxford. In October 1642 married the daughter of Thomas Payne, rector of Plymtree. Monck served as curate to his father-in-law, succeeded him in October 1646.[1]
In December 1653, the Royalist, John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath, appointed him rector of Kilkhampton, Cornwall. He subsequently used Nicholas, in August 1659, to convey a message from Charles II to his brother George. [1]
Following the restoration, Nicholas was rewarded by Charles with the positions at Eton and Hereford. He never visited his diocese.[1]
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Vacant |
Bishop of Hereford 1660–1661 |
Succeeded by Herbert Croft |
