Jonas Wheeler (1543–1640) was Bishop of Ossory [1] from 1613 [2] until his death in 1640. [3]
Wheeler was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. [4]
He served as a royal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I, who is said to have held him in high regard, and to have given him a fine silver coconut cup, which is generally identified as the so-called "Queen Elizabeth's cup" which his descendants later presented to St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny. He continued in office as a royal chaplain under James I.
He held the office of Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin from 1595 until 1618 (the last five years in commendam). [5] He acquired substantial lands in County Kilkenny.
He married Martha Tucker of Kent. [6] They had one son:
and six daughters, [7] including :
Through his son Oliver, Jonas was the ancestor of the Wheeler-Cuffe Baronets.
He died on 19 April 1640, aged 97. His widow died in 1646. [8]
He was described as a prelate who was "esteemed for his hospitable and obliging temper", and for his genuine piety.
Jonas Wheeler (1543–1640) was Bishop of Ossory [1] from 1613 [2] until his death in 1640. [3]
Wheeler was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. [4]
He served as a royal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I, who is said to have held him in high regard, and to have given him a fine silver coconut cup, which is generally identified as the so-called "Queen Elizabeth's cup" which his descendants later presented to St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny. He continued in office as a royal chaplain under James I.
He held the office of Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin from 1595 until 1618 (the last five years in commendam). [5] He acquired substantial lands in County Kilkenny.
He married Martha Tucker of Kent. [6] They had one son:
and six daughters, [7] including :
Through his son Oliver, Jonas was the ancestor of the Wheeler-Cuffe Baronets.
He died on 19 April 1640, aged 97. His widow died in 1646. [8]
He was described as a prelate who was "esteemed for his hospitable and obliging temper", and for his genuine piety.