Edmund Gibson

Edmund Gibson served as the Bishop of London from 1716 until 1748. During this time, he served as chancellor of the College of William and Mary twice from 1721 until 1729 and again from 1737 until his death in 1748.

Preceded by	College of William and Mary Chancellor	Succeeded by
William Wake 1721-1729	Edmund Gibson 1729-1736	William Wake 1736-1737

Preceded by	College of William and Mary Chancellor	Succeeded by
William Wake 1736-1737	Edmund Gibson 1737-1748	Thomas Sherlock 1749-1761

References

• "Edmund Gibson." Wikipedia.

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