John Potter (bishop)
John Potter PC (c. 1674 – 10 October 1747) was Archbishop of Canterbury (1737–1747).
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable John Potter | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Canterbury | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Canterbury |
| In office | 1737–1747 |
| Predecessor | William Wake |
| Successor | Thomas Herring |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 May 1715 by Jonathan Trelawny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1674 Wakefield, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 10 October 1747 Lambeth, London, England |
| Buried | Croydon Minster |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Thomas Potter |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Venner |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Oxford (1715–1737) |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
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