Born in 1806, Charles Wordsworth was the second son of Christopher Wordsworth (1774-1846) – an English clergyman, educator and writer – and a nephew of the poet William Wordsworth. Charles Wordsworth became prelate in Scotland; was warden of Trinity College, Glenalmond (1847-54); and, consecrated bishop of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane (1853). he was involved in attempts to reunite the Churches of Scotland and England. Amongst his writing are the following books:
Shakespeare’s Knowledge and Use of the Bible
Annals of My Early Life (1806-46)
Annals of My Life (1847-56)
Charles Wordsworth died in 1892.
Like his father, Christopher Wordsworth the youngest son of his namesake, was a clergyman, educator and theological scholar. He was born in 1807; ordained a priest in 1835; headmaster of Harrow (1836-44); and, then canon, then archdeacon of Westminster. he died in 1885