Charles Inglis (bishop)
Charles Inglis (1734 – 24 February 1816) was an Irish Anglican clergyman and ardent Tory who was consecrated the first Anglican bishop in North America for the Diocese of Nova Scotia. He died at Kingston, Nova Scotia. He is buried in the crypt of St. Paul's Church (Halifax).
The Right Reverend Charles Inglis | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Nova Scotia | |
Inglis by Robert Field, National Portrait Gallery, London | |
| Church | Church of England |
| See | Nova Scotia |
| In office | 1787–1816 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1787 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1734 Glencolmcille, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Died | 24 February 1816 (aged 81) Kingston, Nova Scotia |
| Previous post(s) | Rector of Trinity Church, New York |
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