Henry Compton

Henry Compton was born in 1632 and served as the Bishop of London from 1675 until 1713. He was chancellor of the College of William and Mary twice from 1693–1700 and again from 1707–1713.

College of William and Mary Chancellor	Succeeded by
Henry Compton 1693-1700	Thomas Tenison 1700-1707

Preceded by	College of William and Mary Chancellor	Succeeded by
Thomas Tenison 1700-1707	Henry Compton 1707-1713	John Robinson 1714-1721

References

• "Henry Compton."Encyclopedia Britannica.
• "Henry Compton." Wikipedia.

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