Charles Agar, 1st Earl of Normanton
1736–1809 (age 73)
Biography
Charles Agar, 1st Earl of Normanton, served with distinction as Archbishop of Dublin, where he shepherded the Church of Ireland through complex times, balancing pastoral care with administrative responsibility. His steady leadership and dedication brought calm and order amid religious tensions.
Always mindful of the welfare of the clergy and laity alike, Archbishop Agar sought to deepen devotion while promoting learning, leaving behind a record of faithful service. He rests now in Westminster Abbey among the great ecclesiastical figures of his age.