Person Pearson; John (1613 - 1686); Bishop of Chester Pearson John Bishop of Chester 1613 - 1686 British Male Great Snoring, Norfolk, England, Europe 28 February 1613 16130228 Chester, Cheshire, England, Europe 16 July 1686 16860716 Baptism: Great Snoring, Norfolk, England, Europe (14 March 1613) Burial: Chester Cathedral, Cheshire, England, Europe

Clergyman, Church of England Education: Eton College; King's College, Cambridge (BA 1636; MA 1639; DD 1661) Career: Fellow of King's (1635-1639); Prebendary of Salisbury (1639-1662); Rector of Thorington, Suffolk (1640); Chaplain to Lord-Keeper Finch (1640); Chaplain to the Royalist General, Lord Goring; Preacher at St Clement, Eastcheap, London (1650); Archdeacon of Surrey (1660); Master of Jesus College, Cambridge (1660-1662); Chaplain to Charles II (1660-1673); Rector of Terrington, Norfolk (1660-1673); Rector of St Christopher-le-Stocks, London (1660-1662); Prebendary of Ely (1661-1672); Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity (1661-1672); Master of Trinity College, Cambridge (1662-1673); Bishop of Chester (1672-1686); Rector of Wigan, Lancashire (1673-1686) Parents: Robert Pearson and Joanna Vaughan Aside from a short time as vice-president, Pearson was not particularly involved in the Society's activities. He published multiple theological works and his 'Exposition of the Creed' is considered an important study of English dogmatic theology. Royal Society roles: VP 1676-; 1675 Fellow 14/03/1667 54 Matthew Wren Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB; Venn; Hunter; ODNB Pearson_J_IM003472.jpg International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH6571 28 Feb 1613 - 16 Jul 1686 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 24/05/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA8227 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 11/02/2026 RS_NET\louisianef Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/2494112 d4fd7377-461d-466e-830b-3175bcdfefe7