The Life Of William Bedell: Lord Bishop Of Kilmore (1843)

by Henry Joseph Monck Mason

Book Overview

The Life of William Bedell: Lord Bishop of Kilmore is a biography written by Henry Joseph Monck Mason in 1843. The book tells the story of William Bedell, an English cleric who served as the Bishop of Kilmore in Ireland during the early 17th century. Bedell is known for his efforts to promote the use of the Irish language and his work to translate the Bible into Irish. The book explores Bedell's life and career, including his early years in England, his time as a chaplain to the Duke of Buckingham, and his appointment as Bishop of Kilmore. It also covers his efforts to improve the lives of the Irish people, his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, and his eventual death at the hands of Irish rebels. The Life of William Bedell: Lord Bishop of Kilmore is a detailed and informative biography that provides insight into the life and work of an important historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165807505
• ISBN13: 9781165807505
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"