Percy, Hugh, Dd

Percy, Hugh, D.D.

an Anglican prelate, was born in London, January 19, 1784, being a son of the first earl of Beverley. He was consecrated bishop of Rochester in June, 1827, and was transferred to the see of Carlisle in the following September. He was also chancellor of Salisbury and prebendary of St. Paul's. He died suddenly at Rose Castle, near Carlisle, February 12, 1856. See Amer. Quar. Church Rev. 1856, page 145..