Thomas Burgess (18 November 1756 – 19 February 1837) was an English author, philosopher, Bishop of St Davids and Bishop of Salisbury, who was greatly influential in the development of the Church in Wales. He founded St David's College, Lampeter, was a founding member of the Odiham Agricultural Society, helped establish the Royal Veterinary College in London, and was the first president of the Royal Society of Literature.
Born |
18 November 1756 Odiham, Hampshire, England, The Kingdom of Great Britain
|
Died |
19 February 1837 (aged 80) Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
|
Zodiac | Scorpio |
Tags | Add tag |