Isaac Maddox
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Isaac Maddox (1697-1759) was an English cleric and theologian. He was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge, ordained in the Anglican Church and held a number of offices including Prebend of Bury (1730-1743), Dean of Wells (1733-1736), Bishop of St. Asaph. Named Bishop of Worcester in 1743, he held that office until his death in 1759.
Maddox was a member of the Royal Society. Several of his letters and sermons survive, promoting improvement of public hospitals and criticising alcohol abuse.
Maddox was the son of another Isaac Maddox, who was the brother of Sir Benjamin Maddox.
Maddox was the son of Edward and Mary (possibly nee Dover) he was baptised 28 Jul 1697 StBotolph without Aldersgate, London. Sir Benjamin Maddox of Wormsley was the son of Benjamin Maddox of Broughton Kent and Mary (nee Lambard).
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| Preceded by Thomas Tanner |
Bishop of St. Asaph 1736–1743 |
Succeeded by John Thomas |
| Preceded by John Hough |
Bishop of Worcester 1743–1759 |
Succeeded by James Johnson |
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