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James Cotton (priest)
James Henry Cotton (10 February 1780 – 28 May 1862) was a clergyman and educationist who held the position of Dean of Bangor from 1838 until his death and was instrumental in the restoration of Bangor Cathedral. He was the son of George Cotton, Dean of Chester, uncle of George Cotton, Bishop of Calcutta and the first cousin of Sir Stapleton Cotton. He was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Cambridge, and ordained shortly after graduating. By 1810 he was junior vicar and precentor of Bangor Cathedral, and as such was responsible for the fabric of the building. In the same year he married Mary Anne Majendie, daughter of Henry Majendie, the Bishop of Bangor; they had one son. During the 1820s, the cathedral was restored and rearranged to allow for services in both Welsh and English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1780 In Wales
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1780 to Wales and Welsh people, its people. Incumbents *Lord Lieutenant of Anglesey - Sir Nicholas Bayly, 2nd Baronet *Lord Lieutenant of Brecknockshire and Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire – Charles Morgan (Breconshire MP, born 1736), Charles Morgan of Dderw *Lord Lieutenant of Caernarvonshire - Thomas Wynn, 1st Baron Newborough, Thomas Wynn *Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire – Wilmot Vaughan, 1st Earl of Lisburne *Lord Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire – Thomas Johnes (died 1780), Thomas Johnes (until 28 April); John Vaughan (died 1804), John Vaughan (from 28 April *Lord Lieutenant of Denbighshire - Richard Myddelton (1726–1795), Richard Myddelton *Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire - Sir Roger Mostyn, 5th Baronet *Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan – John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, John Stuart, Lord Mountstuart *Lord Lieutenant of Merionethshire - Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 4th Baronet *Lord Lieutenant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |