Matthew Wren | |
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Bishop of Ely | |
Church | Church of England |
Diocese | Diocese of Ely |
In office | 1638–1646 1660–1667 |
Predecessor | Francis White |
Successor | Benjamin Lany |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Hereford (1634–35) Bishop of Norwich (1635–38) |
Personal details | |
Born | Parish of St Peter, Westcheap, London | 3 December 1585
Died | 24 April 1667 Ely House, Holborn, London | (aged 81)
Buried | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Cutler |
Education | Merchant Taylors' School |
Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
Matthew Wren (3 December 1585 – 24 April 1667) was an influential English clergyman, bishop and scholar.