Henry King (poet)
Henry King (1592 – 30 September 1669) was an English poet who served as Bishop of Chichester.
The Right Reverend Henry King | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Chichester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chichester |
| Elected | 1642 |
| Term ended | 1646–1660 (abolished) 1669 (death) |
| Predecessor | Brian Duppa |
| Successor | Peter Gunning |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Rochester (1639–1642) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | baptized 16 January 1592 Worminghall, Buckinghamshire |
| Died | 30 September 1669 (aged 77) Chichester |
| Buried | Chichester Cathedral |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | John King (Bishop of London) |
| Profession | Clergyman, poet |
| Education | Lord Williams's School Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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