John Cosin


John Cosin
Bishop of Durham
A portrait of a middle-aged, bearded man in academic robes and cap.
DioceseDiocese of Durham
In office1660–1672
PredecessorThomas Morton (before the Interregnum)
SuccessorNathaniel Crew
Other post(s)Archdeacon of the East Riding (1625–1660)
Master of Peterhouse (1635–1643, 1660)
Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University (1639–1640)
Dean of Peterborough (November 1640–1660)
Master of Peterhouse (1660)
Orders
Consecration2 December 1660
by Accepted Frewen
Personal details
Born(1594-11-30)30 November 1594
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died15 January 1672(1672-01-15) (aged 77)
Westminster, Middlesex, England
Buried29 April 1672, Auckland Castle chapel
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsGiles Cosin
SpouseFrances (m. 1626–1642)
Children3 sons & 2 daughters
Professiontheologian, writer
EducationNorwich Grammar School
Alma materGonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Arms of Cosin: Azure, a fret or
Ceiling showing coats of arms of the See of Durham (Azure, a cross or between four lions rampant argent) and of Bishop John Cosin (Azure, a fret or), Chapel, Auckland Castle
Entrance to almshouses for 8 paupers established in Durham in 1666 by John Cosin, Bishop of Durham. Arms: See of Durham impaling Cosin

John Cosin (30 November 1594 – 15 January 1672) was an English bishop.