Henry Compton | |
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| Bishop of London | |
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| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Appointed | 6 December 1675 |
| In office | 1675–1713 |
| Predecessor | Humphrey Henchman |
| Successor | John Robinson |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Oxford (1674–1675) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 6 December 1674 by Gilbert Sheldon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1632 |
| Died | 7 July 1713 Fulham, London, England |
| Buried | All Saints Church, Fulham |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton Mary Compton (née Beaumont) |
| Profession | Army officer, Anglican Clergyman |
| Alma mater | The Queen's College, Oxford |
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Henry Compton (c. 1632 – 7 July 1713) was an English Army officer and Anglican clergyman who served as the Bishop of London from 1675 to 1713.