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He was born at [[Buntingford]], [[Hertfordshire]]. He was educated at [[Norwich School]], [[Charterhouse School]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]], and in 1809 was elected [[Regius Professor of Greek (Cambridge)|Regius Professor of Greek]] in succession to [[Richard Porson|Porson]].<ref>{{acad|id=MNK799JH|name=Monk, James Henry}}</ref> The establishment of the classical tripos was in great measure due to his efforts. In 1822 he was appointed [[Dean of Peterborough]]; in 1830, [[bishop of Gloucester]] (with which the [[Bishop of Bristol|see of Bristol]] was amalgamated in 1836). He took his seat in the House of Lords in July 1831.<ref>{{cite web |title=Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 63, 1830-1831. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, [n.d.]. |url=https://www.british-history.ac.uk/lords-jrnl/vol63/pp836-840#h3-0002 |website=British History Online |access-date=4 August 2020}}</ref> |
He was born at [[Buntingford]], [[Hertfordshire]]. He was educated at [[Norwich School]], [[Charterhouse School]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]], and in 1809 was elected [[Regius Professor of Greek (Cambridge)|Regius Professor of Greek]] in succession to [[Richard Porson|Porson]].<ref>{{acad|id=MNK799JH|name=Monk, James Henry}}</ref> The establishment of the classical tripos was in great measure due to his efforts. In 1822 he was appointed [[Dean of Peterborough]]; in 1830, [[bishop of Gloucester]] (with which the [[Bishop of Bristol|see of Bristol]] was amalgamated in 1836).{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}} He took his seat in the House of Lords in July 1831.<ref>{{cite web |title=Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 63, 1830-1831. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, [n.d.]. |url=https://www.british-history.ac.uk/lords-jrnl/vol63/pp836-840#h3-0002 |website=British History Online |access-date=4 August 2020}}</ref> |
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He is best known as the author of a ''Life of [[Richard Bentley|Bentley]]'' (1830) and as the editor (with [[Charles James Blomfield|CJ Blomfield]]) of Porson's ''Adversaria'' (1812). |
He is best known as the author of a ''Life of [[Richard Bentley|Bentley]]'' (1830) and as the editor (with [[Charles James Blomfield|CJ Blomfield]]) of Porson's ''Adversaria'' (1812).{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:40, 17 February 2024
James Henry Monk | |
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| Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol | |
 James Henry Monk by Richard Buckner | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Gloucester and Bristol |
| In office | 1836–1856 |
| Predecessor | Himself as Bishop of Gloucester |
| Successor | Charles Baring |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Peterborough (1822–1830) Bishop of Gloucester (1830–1836) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1784 |
| Died | 6 June 1856 (aged 71) |
| Buried | Westminster Abbey |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Jane Hughes |
| Education | Norwich School Charterhouse School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
James Henry Monk (12 December 1784 – 6 June 1856) was an English divine and classical scholar.
Life[edit]
He was born at Buntingford, Hertfordshire. He was educated at Norwich School, Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, and in 1809 was elected Regius Professor of Greek in succession to Porson.[1] The establishment of the classical tripos was in great measure due to his efforts. In 1822 he was appointed Dean of Peterborough; in 1830, bishop of Gloucester (with which the see of Bristol was amalgamated in 1836).[2] He took his seat in the House of Lords in July 1831.[3]
Works[edit]
He is best known as the author of a Life of Bentley (1830) and as the editor (with CJ Blomfield) of Porson's Adversaria (1812).[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Monk, James Henry (MNK799JH)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ a b Chisholm 1911.
- ^ "Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 63, 1830-1831. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, [n.d.]". British History Online. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Monk, James Henry". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 18 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 724.
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