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Robert Booth was the son of [[George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer]] and Lady Elizabeth Grey (daughter of [[Henry Grey, 1st Earl of Stamford]]).<ref name=peeragecomp17212>{{cite web |url=http://thepeerage.com/p17212.htm#i172117 |title=Very Rev. Hon. Robert Booth |work=thePeerage.com |accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref><ref name=Delamer1661>{{cite web |url=http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/online/content/Delamer1661.htm |title=Delamer, Baron (E, 1661 - 1770) |work=Cracroft's Peerage |accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref> He was educated at [[Christ Church, Oxford]], graduating from there with a [[Master of Arts (Oxbridge and Dublin)|Master of Arts]] degree and a [[Doctor of Divinity]] degree.<ref name=peeragecomp17212/> He married twice, firstly to his distant cousin Ann Booth, who bore him one son, and secondly to Mary Hales, who bore 14 children, the youngest son being [[Nathaniel Booth, 4th Baron Delamer]].<ref name=peeragecomp17212/><ref name=Delamer1661/> |
Robert Booth was the son of [[George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer]] and Lady Elizabeth Grey (daughter of [[Henry Grey, 1st Earl of Stamford]]).<ref name=peeragecomp17212>{{cite web |last=Lundy |first=Darryl |url=http://www.thepeerage.com/p17212.htm#i172117 |title=Very Rev. Hon. Robert Booth |work=thePeerage.com |accessdate=21 February 2012}}{{Verify credibility|failed=y |date=February 2013}}<!--Lundy is not a reliable source so cite Lundy's reliable source See [[WP:SAYWHEREYOUREADIT]]--></ref><ref name=Delamer1661>{{cite web |url=http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/online/content/Delamer1661.htm |title=Delamer, Baron (E, 1661 - 1770) |work=Cracroft's Peerage |accessdate=21 February 2012}}</ref> He was educated at [[Christ Church, Oxford]], graduating from there with a [[Master of Arts (Oxbridge and Dublin)|Master of Arts]] degree and a [[Doctor of Divinity]] degree.<ref name=peeragecomp17212/> He married twice, firstly to his distant cousin Ann Booth, who bore him one son, and secondly to Mary Hales, who bore 14 children, the youngest son being [[Nathaniel Booth, 4th Baron Delamer]].<ref name=peeragecomp17212/><ref name=Delamer1661/> |
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Revision as of 19:32, 18 February 2013
The Very Reverend and Honourable Robert Booth | |
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| Dean of Bristol | |
| In office 1708–1730 | |
| Preceded by | George Royse |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Creswick |
| Archdeacon of Durham | |
| In office 1691–1730 | |
| Preceded by | Denis Granville |
| Succeeded by | George Sayer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Booth 1662 |
| Died | 8 August 1730 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | Bristol Cathedral |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 10 sons and 5 daughters |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Robert Booth (1662–1730) was an Anglican cleric who served in the Church of England as the Archdeacon of Durham (1691–1730) and Dean of Bristol (1708–1730).
Early life and family
Robert Booth was the son of George Booth, 1st Baron Delamer and Lady Elizabeth Grey (daughter of Henry Grey, 1st Earl of Stamford).[1][2] He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, graduating from there with a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Divinity degree.[1] He married twice, firstly to his distant cousin Ann Booth, who bore him one son, and secondly to Mary Hales, who bore 14 children, the youngest son being Nathaniel Booth, 4th Baron Delamer.[1][2]
Ministry
Booth was ordained deacon in Oxford in 1685 by Bishop John Fell.[3] He was appointed as Archdeacon of Durham on 15 May 1691.[4] In October of the same year he was instituted as rector of Thornton-le-Moors (diocese of Chester).[3] Seventeen years later, he was also appointed Dean of Bristol on 20 May 1708, and installed at Bristol Cathedral on 20 June 1708.[5] He held both offices until his death on 8 August 1730, aged 68, and was buried in Bristol Cathedral.[4][5]
Styles and titles
- The Honourable Robert Booth (1662–1685)
- The Reverend and Honourable Robert Booth (1685–1691)
- The Venerable and Honourable Robert Booth (1691–1708)
- The Very Reverend and Honourable Robert Booth (1708–1730)
References
- ^ a b c Lundy, Darryl. "Very Rev. Hon. Robert Booth". thePeerage.com. Retrieved 21 February 2012.[unreliable source]
- ^ a b "Delamer, Baron (E, 1661 - 1770)". Cracroft's Peerage. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
- ^ a b Clergy of the Church of England Database, consulted 22/02/2012
- ^ a b Horn, J. M.; Smith, D. M.; Mussett, P. (2004). "Archdeacons of Durham". Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541–1857: Volume 11: Carlisle, Chester, Durham, Manchester, Ripon, and Sodor and Man Dioceses. British History Online. pp. 82–83.
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