Bransby Lewis Key
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Bransby Lewis Key (1838-1901)was the 2nd Bishop of St John's in what was then known as Kaffraria and is now Mthatha[1]. Born into a medical family[2]he was educated at Kensington Grammar School and St Augustine's College, Canterbury[3]. Ordained Deacon in 1864 and Priest a year later his first post was as a Missionary in the Transkei[4]. After 19 years he was appointed Coadjutor bishop of the Diocese , and four years later (when Bishop Callaway retired) he took full control of the See.
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| Preceded by Henry Callaway |
Bishop of St John's 1897 – 1901 |
Succeeded by Joseph Watkin Williams |
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[edit] Notes
- ^ ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000” Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0567087468
- ^ His father was an eminent surgeon The Times, Monday, Jan 14, 1901; pg. 4; Issue 36351; col E Obituary. The Bishop Of St. John's Kaffraria
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ Diocese History
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