In Venn: Adm. (age 17) at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, Dec. 16, 1766. [Eldest s. of Thomas (1731), clerk, Lower Master of Eton and Dean of Durham, by his first wife, Anne Hayes.] B. at Eton, Bucks., in 1748. ' Matric. Michs. 1766; B.A. 1771; M.A. 1774; D.D. ( Lit. Reg.) 1780. Fellow, 1769. After taking his degree resided at Eton as private tutor to the Earl of Guilford, and at the same time was V. of Bexley, Kent, 1771-4. Succeeded his father as Master of Sherburn Hospital, Durham, 1774. Preb. of Durham, 1778-1808. Dean of Rochester, 1782-1802; Bishop, 1802-8. Bishop of Ely, 1808-12. Celebrated for his love of literature, and for the splendid library and collection of prints which he accumulated. Married Elizabeth, dau. of Henry Slack. Died suddenly May 13, 1812. Buried in the chapel of Eton College. His library was bought by the Duke of Devonshire at a valuation amounting to nearly £10,000. Half-brother of Henry (1776). (D.N.B.; Cant. Act Bk.; Eton Coll. Reg.)
SEE OXFORD DNB: Dampier, Thomas (bap. 1749, d. 1812), bishop of Ely and book collector
Son of Thomas Dampier [23485] and brother of John Dampier [72770]
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 | Ordi(ordination) | Dampier, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
| 1773 | Ordi(ordination) | Dampier, Thomas | / | priest | View |
| 1773 | Appt(Collation) | Dampier, Thomas | West Meon with chapel of Privet / | Rector | View |
| 1776 | Vac(resignation) | Dampier, Thomas | Westmeon with the chapel of Privett / | Rector | View |
| 1776 | Appt(Collation) | Dampier, Thomas | Christ's Hospital in Sherburn near Durham / | Master | View |
| 1778 | Appt(Installation) | Dampier, Thomas | Durham cathedral / 12th prebend | Canon | View |
| 1778 | Appt(Institution) | Dampier, Thomas | Durham Cathedral / 12th Prebend or Canonry | Prebendary | View |
| 1778 | Appt(Collation) | Dampier, Thomas | Durham Cathedral / 12th Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Installation) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester Cathedral / Deanery | Dean | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Institution) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester Cathedral / Deanery | Dean | View |
| 1792 | Subsc | Dampier, Thomas | Dean and Chapter of Durham / | official | View |
| 1792 | Appt(letters patent) | Dampier, Thomas | Durham cathedral chapter / | official | View |
| 1802 | Appt(election) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester diocese / Bishop | Bishop | View |
| 1802 | Vac(Promotion) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester Cathedral / Deanery | Dean | View |
| 1802 | Disp(Dispensation) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester / | Bishop | View |
| 1802 | Disp-App | Dampier, Thomas | Sherburn, Christ's Hospital / | Master | View |
| 1802 | Vac(Promotion) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester Cathedral / Deanery | Dean | View |
| 1802 | Disp-App | Dampier, Thomas | Durham Cathedral / Twelfth prebend or canonry | Prebendary | View |
| 1802 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester / | Bishop | View |
| 1802 | Appt(consecration) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester / | Bishop | View |
| 1808 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Dampier, Thomas | Ely / | Bishop | View |
| 1808 | Appt(Installation) | Dampier, Thomas | Ely / | Bishop | View |
| 1809 | Vac | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester diocese / Bishop | Bishop | View |
| 1809 | Vac(translation) | Rochester, | Durham cathedral / 12th prebend | Canon | View |
| 1809 | Vac(translation) | Dampier, Thomas | Rochester / | Bishop | View |
| 1812 | Vac(Death) | Dampier, Thomas | Ely. / | Bishop | View |