Henry Ferne
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Henry Ferne (1602 York – 16 March 1662 Chester) was an English bishop.
[edit] Life
Ferne was admitted to St Mary's Hall, Oxford in 1618, and to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1620.[1] He graduated B.A. in 1623 and was elected fellow in 1624.[1] He was awarded a D.D. at Cambridge in 1642.[2] He became Chaplain Extraordinary to Charles I; Master of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1660-1662; Dean of Ely, 1662[?]; Bishop of Chester, February 1662, and died five weeks after his consecration on the 16th March.
[edit] Works
He wrote many controversial pamphlets and was one of those who attacked James Harrington's book The Commonwealth of Oceana (1656).
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ferne, Henry in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
- ^ Concise Dictionary of National Biography
- The Master of Trinity at Trinity College, Cambridge
- Samuel Pepys diary - 2 September 1660
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brian Walton |
Bishop of Chester 1662–1662 |
Succeeded by George Hall |
| Academic offices | ||
| Preceded by John Wilkins |
Master of Trinity College, Cambridge 1660–1662 |
Succeeded by John Pearson |
