Sparke, Bowyer Edward, Stp

Sparke, Bowyer Edward, S.T.P.

an English prelate, was born about 1759. He was a fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, official visitor of Peterhouse, St. John's, and Jesus colleges, and visitor to the master of Trinity College in that university. In 1809 he was consecrated bishop of the diocese of Chester, and in 1812 translated to that of Ely, which he held till his death, April 4, 1836. See The (Lond.) Christian Remembrancer, May 1836, page 314.