Biography of Bishop Joseph Butler 1692-1752
On 18 May 1692 Bishop Joseph Butler was born in Wantage.
On 26 Oct 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 26) was ordained a Deacon by William Talbot (age 60), Bishop of Salisbury, in his Bishop's Palace, Salisbury
On 21 Dec 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 26) was ordained a Priest by William Talbot (age 60), Bishop of Salisbury, at St James' Church, Piccadilly.
After 21 Dec 1718 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 26) became Rector of Stanhope, County Durham [Map].
In 1736 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 43) became the head chaplain of George II's (age 52) wife Caroline (age 52).
On 19 Oct 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 46) was elected Bishop of Bristol.
On 03 Dec 1738 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 46) was consecrated Bishop of Bristol at Lambeth Palace [Map].
On 24 May 1740 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 48) was installed Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.
From 1746 to 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 59) served as Clerk of the Closet to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland (age 62).
Before 09 Oct 1750 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 58) was translated to Bishop of Durham.
On 09 Oct 1750 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 58) was enthroned Bishop of Durham by proxy.
After 1752. Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorial to Bishop Joseph Butler (age 59).
On 16 Jun 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler (age 60) died unmarried at Rosemead House Kingsmead Square Bath, Somerset. He was buried at Bristol Cathedral [Map].