Richard Beadon (1737–1824), Bishop of Wells (1802–1824)

Image credit: The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

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Beadon was born at Pinkworthy in Devon and became Master of Jesus College Cambridge in 1781. Having gained the favour of King George III he was made Bishop of Gloucester and three years later he came to Bath and Wells. He was regarded by his clergy and neighbours as kindly and hospitable. He restored the north wing of the Palace, which today is used as Palace Offices and the Residence of the Bishop's family and the Bishop's Chaplain. For the last few years of his life he was too ill to discharge his episcopal duties. He was buried at Wells Cathedral.

The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

Wells

Title

Richard Beadon (1737–1824), Bishop of Wells (1802–1824)

Date

1789–1802

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 74 x W 61 cm

Accession number

15

Acquisition method

acquired, 1827–1829

Work type

Painting

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