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English bishop
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Biography
Introduction
John Hume (c.1706 – 26 June 1782) was an English bishop.
Early life and education
According to Alumni Oxonienses, John Hume was the son of William Hume of Milton, Devon, a clerk. Hume matriculated at Merton College, Oxford on 31 March 1721, aged 15. He migrated to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, graduating B.A. 1724, M.A. 1727, B.D. & D.D. 1743.
Career
He became a Canon of Westminster (28 June 1742 – 1748) and a Canon of St Paul's Cathedral (30 March 1748 – 1766).
He was rector of Barnes, London from 1747 to 1758; he was appointed Bishop of Bristol in 1756. In 1758 he became Bishop of Oxford and Dean of St Paul's, and in 1766 Bishop of Salisbury.
He married Lady Mary Hay, youngest daughter of George Hay, 8th Earl of Kinnoull.