William Buller | |
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| Bishop of Exeter | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Exeter |
| In office | 1792–1796 |
| Predecessor | John Ross |
| Successor | Reginald Courtenay |
| Other post | Bishop of Bristol (1794–1797) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | baptized(1735-08-09)9 August 1735 |
| Died | 12 December 1796(1796-12-12) (aged 61) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Anne Thomas (m.1762) |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
William Buller (1735–1796) was an English clergyman who served asBishop of Exeter from 1792 to 1796.[1]
Buller was born probably atMorval, Cornwall, to John Francis Buller and Rebecca Trelawney. He was educated atChrist Church, Oxford, graduating BA in 1757, MA in 1759; BD and DD in 1781.[2]
Buller's firstecclesiastical appointments were asrector ofBrightwell andcanon ofWinchester Cathedral. He was also rector ofNorth Waltham,[3] In 1773, Buller became a canon residentiary of Windsor in 1773 and was selecteddean ofExeter in 1784. In 1790 Buller was translated asDean of Canterbury.[4] Buller returned to Exeter as bishop in late 1792.[2][5]
On 19 April 1762, Buller married Anne Thomas, the daughter ofJohn Thomas,Bishop of Winchester.[6]
Buller was a friend of George Austen, the father ofJane Austen, who educated his son Richard Buller.[7]
William Buller died on 12 December 1796.
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| Preceded by | Dean of Exeter 1784–1790 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Dean of Canterbury 1790–1792 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Exeter 1792–1796 | Succeeded by |
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