Biography of Bishop James Gardiner 1637-1705
In 1637 Bishop James Gardiner was born to Adrian Gardiner of Nottingham.
In 1649 Bishop James Gardiner (age 12) entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, being awarded B.A. 1652–3, M.A. 1656, and D.D. 1669.
Before Jun 1685 Bishop James Gardiner (age 48) and Susan Unknown were married.
In Jun 1685 [his daughter] Jane Gardiner was born to Bishop James Gardiner (age 48) and [his wife] Susan Unknown.
1694. Mary Beale aka Cradock (age 60) (possibly). Portrait of Bishop James Gardiner (age 57).
On 10 Mar 1695 Bishop James Gardiner (age 58) was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Archbishop Thomas Tenison (age 58) [who had formerly been Bishop of Lincoln before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury].
Before 01 Mar 1705 [his wife] Susan Unknown died.
On 01 Mar 1705 Bishop James Gardiner (age 68) died. He was buried at Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
