John Moore (archbishop)

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John Moore
Archbishop of Canterbury
Enthroned 1783
Ended January 18, 1805
Predecessor Frederick Cornwallis
Successor Charles Manners-Sutton
Born April 26, 1730
Died January 18, 1805

John Moore (April 26, 1730January 18, 1805), was a priest in the Church of England. He became bishop of Bangor (1774-1783) and subsequently Archbishop of Canterbury from 1783 to 1805.

[edit] Life

Moore was educated at the Crypt School in Gloucester.

Religious titles
Preceded by
Frederick Cornwallis
Archbishop of Canterbury
1783–1805
Succeeded by
Charles Manners-Sutton
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