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Creighton was born at Dunkeld in Scotland, between 1632–1660 he was Treasurer of Wells Cathedral, but the Civil War deprived him of his post. He was Chaplain to both Kings Charles I and Charles II, whom he joined in exile. In 1646 he was appointed Dean of Wells Cathedral but not formally confirmed until the restoration of the monarch in 1660. He did much to restore the Cathedral and presented a brass lectern and bible and a painted window at the west end. Aged 77, he was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells, where he was buried, having prepared his own marble tomb and effigy at great expense. He was a fearless preacher against the sins of the King's Court and the King liked his boldness. Pepys admired his preaching and said he was 'the most comical man that ever I heard in my life'.

The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

Wells

Title

Robert Creighton (1593–1672), Bishop of Wells (1670–1672)

Date

19th C

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 45 x W 34 cm

Accession number

21

Acquisition method

acquired, 1866

Work type

Painting

The Bishop's Palace & Gardens

Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD England

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