George Hall (c. 1613–1668) was an English bishop.

Life

His father was Joseph Hall. George Hall was born at Waltham Abbey, Essex, and studied at Exeter College, Oxford, where he became a Fellow. He became vicar of Menheniot and in 1641 archdeacon of Cornwall.

George Hall (bishop of Chester)

Having been deprived of office under the Commonwealth, he became a lecturer at St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange, and then vicar of St. Botolph's, Aldersgate.

George Hall (bishop of Chester)

He was appointed to the seventh stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1660 and held this until 1662.

George Hall (bishop of Chester)

He was appointed bishop of Chester in 1662. He was at the same time rector of Wigan, and archdeacon of Canterbury (from 1660). He died in an accident with a knife.

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1613 births

1668 deaths

Bishops of Chester

Archdeacons of Canterbury

Archdeacons of Cornwall

Accidental deaths in England

Canons of Windsor

Alumni of Exeter College, Oxford