John Genest

John Genest (1764–1839) was an English clergyman and theatre historian.

He was the son of John Genest of Dunker's Hill, Devon.

He was educated at Westminster School, entered 9 May 1780 as a pensioner at Trinity College, Cambridge, and graduated B.A.

Compelled by ill-health to retire, he went to Bath, Somerset for the benefit of the waters.

Here he appears to have remained until his death, which took place, after nine years of illness, at his residence in Henry Street, 15 December 1839.