Rt Rev Beilby Porteus, DD, Bishop of Chester and London (May 8, 1731–May 13, 1809) was an Anglican reformer and leading abolitionist.

A more detailed biography of Dr Porteus can be found on the Bishop Beilby Porteus page of this website.

The author of this site is currently writing a biographical paper on the life and work of Bishop Beilby Porteus, and would be grateful to hear from any researchers possessing original source material or later biographies which may be relevant.

If you are able to help please contact Bruce Porteous.

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