Alexander Hyde
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Alexander Hyde was an English royalist clergyman, Bishop of Salisbury
from 1665 to 1667.
in 1598, the fourth son of Sir Lawrence Hyde
. At the age of twelve (1610) he entered Winchester College
as a scholar, and matriculated 17 November 1615 at New College, Oxford
. In 1617, he was admitted perpetual fellow there, and afterwards graduated B.C.L. 24 April 1623, and D.C.L. 4 July 1632.
In 1634 Hyde was made rector of Wylye and Little Langford
, Wiltshire
. In May 1637 Hyde became subdean and prebendary
of Salisbury Cathedral
, stall of South Grantham (4 March 1639). Like other members of his family he was a staunch royalist, and was sequestered from his livings under the Commonwealth, but reoccupied them at the Restoration
. According to his epitaph he generously to the repairs of the Cathedral after its desecration by the soldiers of the parliament.
Due to the influence of the Earl of Clarendon
(his first cousin, Edward Hyde) he was at the Restoration rewarded by the deanery of Winchester (installed 8 August 1660), and on the death of John Earle
in 1665 was promoted to the bishopric of Salisbury. He resigned the subdeanery of Salisbury in 1661, and his prebend there in 1665. His consecration took place 31 December 1665 in New College Chapel, Oxford. Hyde died in London, 22 August 1667, aged 69, and was buried in the south aisle of the nave of Salisbury Cathedral, beneath a black marble slab bearing a Latin inscription.
, who was third son of Robert Hyde of Norbury
, Cheshire
. His mother was Barbara Castilion of Benham
, Berkshire
. His brothers were Edward Hyde (1607–1659), Sir Robert Hyde, and Sir Henry Hyde
, who was beheaded in London in 1650. His first cousins was Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
.
By his wife, Mary, daughter of Robert Tounson
, and niece of John Davenant
, Hyde had three daughters and a son, Robert, who ultimately succeeded to the family estates. His daughter, Margaret, was married to the paternal grandfather of Vice Admiral Hyde Parker
.
Bishop of Salisbury
The Bishop of Salisbury is the ordinary of the Church of England's Diocese of Salisbury in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers much of the counties of Wiltshire and Dorset...
from 1665 to 1667.
Life
Hyde was born at SalisburySalisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
in 1598, the fourth son of Sir Lawrence Hyde
Lawrence Hyde (attorney-general)
Sir Lawrence Hyde was an English lawyer who was attorey-general to the consort of King James I. He sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1584 and 1611....
. At the age of twelve (1610) he entered Winchester College
Winchester College
Winchester College is an independent school for boys in the British public school tradition, situated in Winchester, Hampshire, the former capital of England. It has existed in its present location for over 600 years and claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England...
as a scholar, and matriculated 17 November 1615 at New College, Oxford
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
. In 1617, he was admitted perpetual fellow there, and afterwards graduated B.C.L. 24 April 1623, and D.C.L. 4 July 1632.
In 1634 Hyde was made rector of Wylye and Little Langford
Little Langford
Little Langford is a village and former civil parish in Wiltshire, England. Its nearest town is Wilton, about away to the south east.-External links:* at genuki.org.uk...
, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
. In May 1637 Hyde became subdean and prebendary
Prebendary
A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral...
of Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England, considered one of the leading examples of Early English architecture....
, stall of South Grantham (4 March 1639). Like other members of his family he was a staunch royalist, and was sequestered from his livings under the Commonwealth, but reoccupied them at the Restoration
English Restoration
The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when the English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the Interregnum that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms...
. According to his epitaph he generously to the repairs of the Cathedral after its desecration by the soldiers of the parliament.
Due to the influence of the Earl of Clarendon
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon was an English historian and statesman, and grandfather of two English monarchs, Mary II and Queen Anne.-Early life:...
(his first cousin, Edward Hyde) he was at the Restoration rewarded by the deanery of Winchester (installed 8 August 1660), and on the death of John Earle
John Earle (bishop)
John Earle was an English bishop.-Life:He was born at York, but the exact date is unknown. He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford, but moved to Merton, where he obtained a fellowship...
in 1665 was promoted to the bishopric of Salisbury. He resigned the subdeanery of Salisbury in 1661, and his prebend there in 1665. His consecration took place 31 December 1665 in New College Chapel, Oxford. Hyde died in London, 22 August 1667, aged 69, and was buried in the south aisle of the nave of Salisbury Cathedral, beneath a black marble slab bearing a Latin inscription.
Family
His father Sir Lawrence Hyde was the second son of Lawrence Hyde of Gussage St. Michael, DorsetDorset
Dorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
, who was third son of Robert Hyde of Norbury
Norbury
Norbury is a town in the London Borough of Croydon, also crossing the London Borough of Merton. It shares the postcode London SW16 with nearby Streatham. Norbury is south of Charing Cross.-History:...
, Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
. His mother was Barbara Castilion of Benham
Benham Park
Benham Park is a mansion in the English county of Berkshire, within the civil parish of Speen. It is located west of Newbury, not far off the A34, near the village of Marsh Benham....
, Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
. His brothers were Edward Hyde (1607–1659), Sir Robert Hyde, and Sir Henry Hyde
Henry Hyde (Royalist)
Sir Henry Hyde was a Royalist merchant beheaded by Parliament for acting as an envoy for the exiled King Charles II.He was the son of Lawrence Hyde of Salisbury, Wiltshire, the attorney-general and MP....
, who was beheaded in London in 1650. His first cousins was Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon was an English historian and statesman, and grandfather of two English monarchs, Mary II and Queen Anne.-Early life:...
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By his wife, Mary, daughter of Robert Tounson
Robert Tounson
Robert Tounson — also seen as “Townson” and “Toulson” — was Dean of Westminster from 1617 to 1620, and later Bishop of Salisbury from 1620 to 1621. He attended Sir Walter Raleigh at his execution, and wrote afterwards of how Raleigh had behaved on that occasion.-Life:He was baptised on 8 January...
, and niece of John Davenant
John Davenant
John Davenant was an English academic and bishop of Salisbury from 1621.-Life:He was educated at Queens’ College, Cambridge, elected a fellow there in 1597, and was its President from 1614 to 1621...
, Hyde had three daughters and a son, Robert, who ultimately succeeded to the family estates. His daughter, Margaret, was married to the paternal grandfather of Vice Admiral Hyde Parker
Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Baronet
Vice-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Baronet was a British naval commander.Parker was born at Tredington, Gloucestershire. His father, a clergyman, was a son of Sir Henry Parker. His paternal grandfather had married a daughter of Alexander Hyde, Bishop of Salisbury. He began his career at sea in the...
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