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Irish Anglican archbishop
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Biography
John Whitcombe, D.D. was an Anglican bishop in Ireland in the 18th century.
Whitcombe was educated at Trinity College, Dublin after which he became Chaplain to the Duke of Dorset then Rector of Louth.He was consecrated Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh in January 1735; and was also appointed in commendam to Kilfenora in 1742.In 1752 he wastranslated to Down and Connorand finally to the Archbishopric of Cashel later that year.
He died on 22 September 1753.
| Church of Ireland titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mordecai Cary |
Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh 1735–1752 |
Succeeded by Arthur Smyth |
| Preceded by Edward Synge |
Held in commendam the Bishop of Kilfenora 1742–1752 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Synge |
| Preceded by John Ryder |
Bishop of Down and Connor 21 March 1752–1 September 1752 |
Succeeded by Robert Downes |
| Preceded by Arthur Price |
Archbishop of Cashel 1752–1753 |
Succeeded by Michael Cox |