Samuel Rutter, Bishop of Sodor and Man
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Samuel Rutter was Bishop of Sodor and Man
between 1660 and 1662 (or 1663).
It is suggested in the Mona Miscellaney that Sam Rutter was probably a native of Lancashire, educated at Westminster school, and elected from there in 1623, to Christ Church, Oxford. He was nominated as Archdeacon of Man in 1640. He was appointed Prebendary of Longden, in the cathedral of Lichfield (being M.A.) 24 November 1660 and confirmed as Bishop of Sodor and Man
on the 5th October 1661. His consecration was on March 24, 1660-1 (the last day of the Restoration year).
He was a chaplain to the James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
, and was at Lathom House during its first siege. He was also "the chosen friend counsellor, and afterwards chaplain, of the noble-minded Countess, during all her troubles, and it was principally through her influence that he succeeded to the bishopric."
He is reported has having been "grave and devout, temperate and dignified, and unfortunately was worn out, though not an old man, when he became a bishop, and died in the Isle of Man" on the 30th May in either 1662 (according to Le Reve) or says he died in 1663 (according to Seacome). (see Stanley Papers, part iii. vol. i. pp. cxxx.-ii., note; Chetham Society)
His body was interred in the chancel of St. German's Cathedral
in Peel Castle
and there one can find an inscription, that he is alleged to have written himself. A translation of it reads as follows:
He wrote numerous pieces of poetry for the Earl of Derby's amusement, but not many of them have been published.
Bishop of Sodor and Man
The Bishop of Sodor and Man is the Ordinary of the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the Province of York in the Church of England. The diocese covers the Isle of Man. The see is in the town of Peel where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of St German, elevated to cathedral status on 1...
between 1660 and 1662 (or 1663).
It is suggested in the Mona Miscellaney that Sam Rutter was probably a native of Lancashire, educated at Westminster school, and elected from there in 1623, to Christ Church, Oxford. He was nominated as Archdeacon of Man in 1640. He was appointed Prebendary of Longden, in the cathedral of Lichfield (being M.A.) 24 November 1660 and confirmed as Bishop of Sodor and Man
Bishop of Sodor and Man
The Bishop of Sodor and Man is the Ordinary of the Diocese of Sodor and Man in the Province of York in the Church of England. The diocese covers the Isle of Man. The see is in the town of Peel where the bishop's seat is located at the Cathedral Church of St German, elevated to cathedral status on 1...
on the 5th October 1661. His consecration was on March 24, 1660-1 (the last day of the Restoration year).
He was a chaplain to the James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby KG was a supporter of the Royalist cause in the English Civil War.Born at Knowsley, he is sometimes styled the Great Earl of Derby, eldest son of William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby and Lady Elizabeth de Vere. During his father's life he was known as Lord Strange...
, and was at Lathom House during its first siege. He was also "the chosen friend counsellor, and afterwards chaplain, of the noble-minded Countess, during all her troubles, and it was principally through her influence that he succeeded to the bishopric."
He is reported has having been "grave and devout, temperate and dignified, and unfortunately was worn out, though not an old man, when he became a bishop, and died in the Isle of Man" on the 30th May in either 1662 (according to Le Reve) or says he died in 1663 (according to Seacome). (see Stanley Papers, part iii. vol. i. pp. cxxx.-ii., note; Chetham Society)
His body was interred in the chancel of St. German's Cathedral
Peel Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Saint German or Peel Cathedral is located in Peel, Isle of Man. The cathedral is the parish church of the parish of German, which includes the town of Peel, and was built 1879-84. It was made the cathedral by Act of Tynwald in 1980...
in Peel Castle
Peel Castle
thumb|250px|right|Chancel of the Cathedral of St. GermanPeel Castle is a castle in Peel, Isle of Man originally constructed by Vikings. The castle stands on St Patrick's Isle which is connected to the town by causeway...
and there one can find an inscription, that he is alleged to have written himself. A translation of it reads as follows:
- In this house which I have borrowed from my brothers the worms
- in the hope of the resurrection to life
- lie I SAM by divine grace Bishop of this Island.
- Stay reader, behold and laugh at the Bishop's palace.
He wrote numerous pieces of poetry for the Earl of Derby's amusement, but not many of them have been published.