Edmund Gibson

Background

He was born in 1713, the son of Bishop Edmund Gibson of London.

Education

He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and graduated Bachelor in 1734, Master of Arts in 1737.

Career

He was appointed:

Prebendary of Rugmere in Street Paul’s 1738 - 1741

Prebendary of Chiswick in Street Paul’s 1740 - 1744

Prebendary of Mapesbury in Street Paul’s 1743 - 1747

Prebendary of Kentish Town in Street Paul’s 1746 - 1770

Precentor of Street Paul’s Cathedral 1741 - 1770

He was appointed to the eighth stall in Street George"s Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1742 and held the canonry until 1746.

Connections

colleague:

Samuel C. Pomeroy