William Bingham (1743 - 1819) was Archdeacon of London [1] from 1789 [2] to 1813.
William Bingham (1743 - 1819) was Archdeacon of London [1] from 1789 [2] to 1813.
Bingham was born in Melcombe Bingham and educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. [3] He was Vicar of Great Gaddesden until 1777; and Rector of Hemel Hempstead from 1778. In 1792 he was appointed an Honorary Chaplain to the King.
Bingham married Agnata Dörrien in 1775: [4] they had four children, one of whom, Arthur, was a distinguished officer in the Royal Navy. [5]
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Marshall, John (1830). "Bingham, Arthur Batt". Royal Naval Biography . sup, part 4. London: Longman and company. p. 54.| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Beadon | Archdeacon of London 1789–1813 | Succeeded by Joseph Pott |