Beilby Porteus
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Summary
Beilby Porteus was born on May 8, 1731[1], in York[2]. He died on May 13, 1809[3], in London[4]. He worked as an Anglican priest[5] and bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Robert Porteus[8]
- Spouse: Margaret Hodgson[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Position held: Bishop of London[11], Bishop of Chester[12]
- Educated at: Christ's College[13], Ripon Grammar School[14]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Beilby Porteus[17]
- Diocese: Diocese of London[18]
- Family name: Porteus[19]
- Given name: Beilby[20]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Dr. Beilby Porteous (1731-1808), Bishop of London[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- P14608: 136130585[26]
Why It Matters
Beilby Porteus has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Beilby Porteus born?
Beilby Porteus's place of birth was York[2].
Where did Beilby Porteus die?
Beilby Porteus passed away in London[4].
Who were Beilby Porteus's parents?
Beilby Porteus's father was Robert Porteus[8].
Who was Beilby Porteus married to?
Beilby Porteus's spouses include Margaret Hodgson[9].
What did Beilby Porteus do for work?
Beilby Porteus worked as an Anglican priest[5] and bishop[6].
Where did Beilby Porteus go to school?
Beilby Porteus was educated at Christ's College[13] and Ripon Grammar School[14].