Charles Moss (1711–1802), FRS, Bishop of Wells (1774–1802)

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Moss was Bishop of St David's 1766–1774 before coming to Bath and Wells. He was "much esteemed throughout his Diocese for his urbanity and simplicity of manners and he was reverenced for his piety and learning". He supported Hannah Moore for her promotion of Christian education in the Cheddar Valley. Hannah came to dine at the Palace and Bishop Moss "received her with affectionate cordiality". He died at his house in Grosvenor Square, London. He was involved in a controversy over the ownership of the Glastonbury Chair, which was eventually given, together with the Abbot's Chair, to the Palace in 1824. Bishop Moss's bible is used in the City of Wells Mayor Making ceremony.

The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

Wells

Title

Charles Moss (1711–1802), FRS, Bishop of Wells (1774–1802)

Date

c.1800

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 126 x W 100 cm

Accession number

14

Acquisition method

acquired, 1827–1829

Work type

Painting

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