James Henry Monk

James Henry Monk (12 December 1784 – 6 June 1856) was an English divine and classical scholar.

The Right Reverend James Henry Monk
Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol
James Henry Monk by Richard Buckner
Diocese	Diocese of Gloucester and Bristol
In office	1836–1856
Predecessor	Himself as Bishop of Gloucester
Successor	Charles Baring
Other post(s)	Dean of Peterborough (1822–1830) Bishop of Gloucester (1830–1836)
Personal details
Born	(1784-12-12)12 December 1784
Died	6 June 1856(1856-06-06) (aged 71)
Buried	Westminster Abbey
Nationality	British
Denomination	Anglican
Spouse	Jane Hughes
Education	Norwich School Charterhouse School
Alma mater	Trinity College, Cambridge

Life

He was born at Buntingford, Hertfordshire. He was educated at Norwich School, Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, and in 1809 was elected Regius Professor of Greek in succession to Porson. The establishment of the classical tripos was in great measure due to his efforts. In 1822 he was appointed Dean of Peterborough; in 1830, bishop of Gloucester (with which the see of Bristol was amalgamated in 1836). He took his seat in the House of Lords in July 1831.

Works

He is best known as the author of a Life of Bentley (1830) and as the editor (with CJ Blomfield) of Porson's Adversaria (1812).

References

• This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Monk, James Henry". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 18 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 724.