John Bridgeman (bishop)
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John Bridgeman (2 November 1577 – 11 November 1652) was an English clergy.
The son of Thomas Bridgeman, and grandson of Edward Bridgeman was rector in Wigan, Lancashire in 1615. He was a Doctor of Divinity and Bishop of Chester from 1619 to 1652.
On 29 April 1606, Bridgeman has married Elizabeth Helyar, daughter of Reverend William Helyar. They had three children:
- Sir James Bridgeman, married Anne Allen
- Richard Bridgeman, married Katherine Watson
- Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 1st Baronet (1608 or 1609–1674)
[edit] References
- thePeerage. Retrieved on November 29, 2006.
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| Preceded by Thomas Morton |
Bishop of Chester 1619–1652 |
Succeeded by Brian Walton |
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