Edward Chandler (bishop)

Edward Chandler (born 1668?; died 20 July 1750) was an English bishop.

Life

He graduated M.A. from Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1693.[1] He became Bishop of Lichfield in 1717, and was Bishop of Durham from 1730 to 1750.[2]

He was the father of Catherine Chandler, the wife of Wadham Wyndham, Esq. of Eversley in Hampshire.

Notes

  1. ^ Chandler, Edward in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
  2. ^ Concise Dictionary of National Biography
Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Hough
Bishop of Lichfield
1717–1730
Succeeded by
Richard Smalbroke
Preceded by
William Talbot
Bishop of Durham
1730–1750
Succeeded by
Joseph Butler
Honorary titles
Preceded by
William Talbot
Lord Lieutenant of Durham
1730–1750
Vacant
Title next held by
Henry Vane