Timothy Hall (bishop)
Timothy Hall (c.1637–1690) was bishop of Oxford in the reign of James II of England.
Life
The son of a
presbyterian influence, where he took a B.A. Afterwards he obtained the livings of Norwood and Southam, from which he was ejected in 1662.[1]
In 1667, having complied and signed the articles (11 January), he was presented to the small living of
Thomas Babington Macaulay in The History of England from the Accession of James the Second to have acted as broker for Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth in the sale of pardons.[1]
Under James II he published the royal declaration for
After the
St. John, Hackney; he died on 9 April and was buried 13 April 1690.[1]
Notes
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Hall, Timothy". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.