Born Warwickshire. Bishop of Chester 1828 - 48 when he was elevated to Archbishop of Canterbury. Brother to Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester. Died at his summer residence in Croydon, Addington Palace.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Archbishop John Bird Sumner
Commemorated ati
Archbishop Sumner's Memorial Schools
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