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The Twysden family fortunes were already on the wane because of the spendthrift habits of the bishop’s grandfather. The bishop’s father had attempted to mend the family fortunes. However, it was not enough to help Philip Twysden who, not long before his ignominious death, had been declared bankrupt after spending the family’s savings in London.
Spouse: (1) Mary Purcell (2) Frances Carter. Children: 2, including Frances, Countess of Jersey. Alma Mater: University College, Oxford. Philip Twysden (1713–1752), was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of Ireland as Lord Bishop of Raphoe from 1747 to 1752. The circumstances of his death later became the subject of scandalous rumour.
The Right Reverend Doctor Philip Twysden. Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of Ireland as Lord Bishop of Raphoe from 1747 to 1752. A scandalous and bizarre rumour grew surrounding his death in that he allegedly made a one-off attempt at becoming a highwayman due to his unfortunate financial circumstances and was shot in the process.
Philip Twysden (1713–1752), was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of Ireland as Lord Bishop of Raphoe from 1747 to 1752. The circumstances of his death later became the subject of scandalous rumour.
Known for. Mistress of George IV. Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey ( née Twysden; 25 February 1753 – 23 July 1821) was a British courtier and Lady of the Bedchamber, one of the more notorious of the many mistresses of King George IV when he was Prince of Wales, "a scintillating society woman, a heady mix of charm, beauty, and sarcasm".
Twysden. Twysden is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Anne Twysden (1574–1638), English writer. Philip Twysden (1713–1752), Anglican clergyman. Roger Twysden (1597–1672), English historian and politician. William Twysden (disambiguation), multiple people. Twysden baronets. Category:
Philip Twysden was born circa 1714 to William Twysden and Jane Twisden. He was Bishop of Raphoe in the Church of Ireland. He was married twice: firstly to Mary Purcell and secondly to Frances Carter. He died in 1752, allegedly while attempting to rob a stagecoach. His second daughter Frances was born after his death.
