Men of Kent and Kentishmen/George Horne
George Horne,
BISHOP,
Was born at Otham, near Maidstone, where his father was rector. He was educated at Maidstone school and at Oxford, where he was elected Kentish Fellow of Magdalen. After taking orders he proved himself an eloquent preacher. In 1768 he became president of his College, and Chaplain to the King. He was made Dean of Canterbury by Lord North in 1781,,and then advanced to the See of Norwich in 1789. His health, however, had been gradually declining, and he only survived his elevation three years, dying 17th Jan., 1792. He was buried at Eltham. He was the author of many theological and philosophical treatises, but is best known for his "Commentary on the Book of Psalms," published first in 1771. He was a friend of Dr. Johnson, who has left honourable testimony to his character. His life has been written by William Jones (of Nayland), 8vo., 1795, (q. v.)
[See also "Gentleman's Magazine," 1792, 1793, 1796.]