Creighton, Robert

Robert Creighton (1593-1672) was born at Dunkeld, Perthshire, and educated at Westminster. He entered Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1613 (M.A., 1621), and became Professor of Greek (1625-1639) and Public Orator (1627-1639) at the university. He was appointed Prebendary of Lincoln in 1631, and Dean of St Burians, Cornwall, in 1637. Creighton was Chaplain to Charles I, and Dean of Wells. He was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells in 1670. He died on 21 November 1672.

From the guide to the Robert Creighton: Official Letters and Speeches, Mid-17th century (copies of originals of 1627-1637), (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)