Richard Beadon (15 April 1737 – 21 April 1824) was Master of Jesus College,

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Life

Beadon was born at Pinkworthy in

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, son of the Rev. Robert Beadon, Rector of Oakford. He was educated at

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and admitted to

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in 1754. He was eighth Wrangler and Senior Chancellor's Medallist in 1758. He married Rachel, granddaughter of Bishop Gooch, of Ely, and had one son, Richard. He was also the uncle of Frederick Beadon. It is said he was admirable both as Master and Vice-Chancellor, and a very handsome man. His portrait survives in the College.

Career

*Fellow and Tutor of St. John's *

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, 1775–1789 *Master of Jesus College, 1781–1789 *Tutor to Prince Frederick William, afterwards Duke of Gloucester *Bishop of Gloucester, 1789–1802 *Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1802–1824

Works

* A sermon preached before the Lords spiritual and temporal, in the Abbey church of St. Peter, Westminster, on Friday, April 19, 1793, * A Sermon Preached Before the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts: At Their Anniversary Meeting in the Parish Church of St. Mary-Le-Bow on Friday, February 19, 1796.

References

List of Masters, Jesus College website, Extracted April 24, 2009
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