William Warburton | |
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| Bishop of Gloucester | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Gloucester |
| In office | 1759–1779 |
| Predecessor | James Johnson |
| Successor | James Yorke |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Bristol (1757–1760) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1698 Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 7 June 1779 (aged 80) Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
William Warburton (24 December 1698 – 7 June 1779) was an English writer, literary critic and churchman, Bishop of Gloucester from 1759 until his death. He edited editions of the works of his friend Alexander Pope, and of William Shakespeare.