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Mandell CreightonEnglish historian and clergyman.
Date of Birth: 05.07.1843
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Manasseh Creighton, English Historian and Bishop
- Academic Career
- Ecclesiastical Appointments
- Episcopate of London
- Legacy
- Additional Notes
Manasseh Creighton, English Historian and Bishop
Early Life and EducationManasseh Creighton was born in Carlisle, England, to Robert Creighton, a wealthy upholsterer. As the eldest son, he received a privileged education, attending Durham Grammar School and Merton College, Oxford.
Academic Career
At Oxford, Creighton excelled in his studies and was elected to a fellowship at Merton College. In 1884, he became a professor at the University of Cambridge, where he taught modern history.
Ecclesiastical Appointments
In addition to his academic career, Creighton also pursued a distinguished ecclesiastical career. In 1897, he was consecrated as the Bishop of London, the second-highest position in the Church of England. He served in this role until 1901, leaving a lasting legacy of reforms and social initiatives.
Episcopate of London
As Bishop of London, Creighton played a pivotal role in the establishment of the London School of Economics and the rebuilding of St. Paul's Cathedral. He was known for his intellectual rigor and commitment to social justice.
Legacy
Manasseh Creighton's contributions to both academia and the Church of England were substantial. As a historian, he published several influential works, including "The History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome (1378-1527)." As a bishop, he was a dedicated shepherd who left a lasting imprint on the diocese of London.
Additional Notes
Creighton was born on July 5, 1843.He died on January 14, 1901, at the age of 57.
Creighton was a Fellow of the British Academy.
He was married to Louise von Glehn, a German historian.
