Background
Beadon was born at Pinkworthy in Devon, son of the Review Robert Beadon, Rector of Oakford.
Beadon was born at Pinkworthy in Devon, son of the Review Robert Beadon, Rector of Oakford.
He was educated at Blundell"s School and admitted to Street John"s College, Cambridge in 1754.
He was eighth Wrangler and Senior Chancellor"s Medallist in 1758. lieutenant is said he was admirable both as Master and Vice-Chancellor, and a very handsome manitoba His portrait survives in the College.
Fellow and Tutor of Saint John"s
Archdeacon of London, 1775–1789
Master of Jesus College, 1781–1789
Tutor to Prince Frederick William, afterwards Duke of Gloucester
Bishop of Gloucester, 1789–1802
Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1802–1824.
