John Evans (bishop)
The Right Reverend John Evans | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Meath | |
| Church | Church of Ireland |
| Diocese | Meath |
| Appointed | 10 February 1716 |
| In office | 1716-1724 |
| Predecessor | William Moreton |
| Successor | Henry Downes |
| Previous post | Bishop of Bangor (1702-1716) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 January 1702 by Henry Compton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1652 |
| Died | 2 March 1724 |
| Buried | Old Church of St George, Hill Street Dublin |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Trenchfield |
John Evans (c. 1652 - 22 March 1724) was the Bishop of Meath from 1716 till 1724. He was one of the East India Company's chaplains, and served in Bengal and Madras.