John Jebb was born in Drogheda and was educated at Celbridge, Foyle College, Derry, and Trinity College, Dublin. From being a curate in Swanlinbar in 1799 he eventually became Bishop of Limerick in 1823. He was a pioneer of the Oxford Movement. His works include Essays on Sacred Literature and Practical Theology, and his correspondence with Alexander Knox was published posthumously. He died in London. [Biography by C. Forster]

Born:	1775
Died:	9 December 1833