George Davys
George Davys | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Peterborough | |
Davys, 1860–1864 | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Peterborough |
| In office | 1839–1864 |
| Predecessor | Herbert Marsh |
| Successor | Francis Jeune |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Chester (1831–1839) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1780 |
| Died | 18 April 1864 (aged 83) The Bishop's Palace, Peterborough |
| Buried | Peterborough Cathedral |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Education | Loughborough Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
George Davys (1 October 1780 – 18 April 1864) was an English cleric, tutor to Princess Victoria, and later Bishop of Peterborough. He was previously Dean of Chester. He himself was educated at Loughborough Grammar School, where a house is named after him.