Education
William Markham (1719-1713 November 1807), English divine and Archbishop of York, was educated at Westminster and at Christ Church, Oxford.
William Markham (1719-1713 November 1807), English divine and Archbishop of York, was educated at Westminster and at Christ Church, Oxford.
Between those headships, he held the deanery of Rochester 1765–1767. He held from time to time a number of livings, and in 1771 was made bishop of Chester and tutor to the Prince of Wales (later George IV). In 1776 he became Archbishop of York, and also Lord High Almoner and privy councillor.
He was a fierce critic of pamphleteer Richard Price concerning the American rebellion.
He was accused by Lord Chatham of preaching pernicious doctrines, and was a victim of the Gordon Riots in 1780. Bishop Markham was also the person who composed the Latin memorial for George Berkeley, the famous philosopher.