James Gardiner the Younger
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James Gardiner the younger (died 1732) was an Anglican sub-dean of Lincoln, England, as well as a writer and translator.
, who was Bishop of Lincoln
from 1695 to 1705. He entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge
in 1695. He proceeded B.A.
as sixteenth wrangler in 1699, and was elected fellow of Jesus College
in 1700. He became M.A. in 1702.
, and 29 April of the same year was installed sub-dean of Lincoln Cathedral
on the death of Dr. Knighton, and at the same time became prebendary
of Asgarby
. He is described by Browne Willis
as "an extraordinary benefactor to the church of Lincoln, having improved the house belonging to his dignity, rebuilt by his father, so very much that it may be esteemed the best house belonging to the minster."
, which describes him as a man of great suavity of disposition and beneficence, a cultured and popular preacher, and of some success as an author.
: The Duty of Peace amongst Members of the same State. A Sermon on Rom. xiv. 19," and Practical Exposition of the Beatitudes. He also translated René Rapin's
Of Gardens in 1718, and contributed to the Oxford and Cambridge Miscellany Poems in 1709.
Early life
Gardiner was the son of James GardinerJames Gardiner (bishop)
-Life:He was the son of Adrian Gardiner, apothecary, of Nottingham. He entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in 1649, taking the degrees of B.A. 1652-3, M.A. 1656, and D.D. 1669...
, who was Bishop of Lincoln
Bishop of Lincoln
The Bishop of Lincoln is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Lincoln in the Province of Canterbury.The present diocese covers the county of Lincolnshire and the unitary authority areas of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. The Bishop's seat is located in the Cathedral...
from 1695 to 1705. He entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.The college was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay on the site of a Dominican friary...
in 1695. He proceeded B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
as sixteenth wrangler in 1699, and was elected fellow of Jesus College
Jesus College, Cambridge
Jesus College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England.The College was founded in 1496 on the site of a Benedictine nunnery by John Alcock, then Bishop of Ely...
in 1700. He became M.A. in 1702.
Sub-dean and prebendary
On 20 April 1704 Gardiner was presented by his father to the mastership of St. John's Hospital, PeterboroughPeterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of in June 2007. For ceremonial purposes it is in the county of Cambridgeshire. Situated north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea...
, and 29 April of the same year was installed sub-dean of Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral is a historic Anglican cathedral in Lincoln in England and seat of the Bishop of Lincoln in the Church of England. It was reputedly the tallest building in the world for 249 years . The central spire collapsed in 1549 and was not rebuilt...
on the death of Dr. Knighton, and at the same time became prebendary
Prebendary
A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral...
of Asgarby
Asgarby, Sleaford
Asgarby is a hamlet in the civil parish of Asgarby and Howell, in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the A17 Boston to Newark road, east of Sleaford and 2 miles west of Heckington....
. He is described by Browne Willis
Browne Willis
Browne Willis was an antiquary, author, numismatist and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1705 to 1708.-Early life:...
as "an extraordinary benefactor to the church of Lincoln, having improved the house belonging to his dignity, rebuilt by his father, so very much that it may be esteemed the best house belonging to the minster."
Death and epitaph
He died at Lincoln, 24 March 1731-2, and was buried in the retrochoir of the cathedral, by the side of his father. His only daughter, Susanna, who had nursed him assiduously, followed him to the grave in little more than a month, 27 April, and was buried in the same grave in which his wife, Dinah, was also buried, 4 September 1734. His monument bears a very lengthy epitaphEpitaph
An epitaph is a short text honoring a deceased person, strictly speaking that is inscribed on their tombstone or plaque, but also used figuratively. Some are specified by the dead person beforehand, others chosen by those responsible for the burial...
, which describes him as a man of great suavity of disposition and beneficence, a cultured and popular preacher, and of some success as an author.
Literary works
In 1713 Gardiner published two original works, both of which went to a second editionEdition (book)
The bibliographical definition of an edition includes all copies of a book printed “from substantially the same setting of type,” including all minor typographical variants.- First edition :...
: The Duty of Peace amongst Members of the same State. A Sermon on Rom. xiv. 19," and Practical Exposition of the Beatitudes. He also translated René Rapin's
René Rapin
René Rapin was a French Jesuit and writer.He was born at Tours and entered the Society of Jesus in 1639. He taught rhetoric, and wrote extensively both in verse and prose.-Works:...
Of Gardens in 1718, and contributed to the Oxford and Cambridge Miscellany Poems in 1709.