John Stearne was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he gained a Doctorate of Divinity. He was appointed Vicar of Trim and Dean of St Patrick's, in 1713 became Bishop of Dromore, and in 1717 Bishop of Clogher. He rebuilt the episcopal residences at Dromore and Clogher and the deanery house in Dublin. He bequeathed his manuscripts to Trinity College, Dublin, and erected the university printing house.

Born:	1660
Died:	6 June 1745