Henry Russell Wakefield
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Henry Russell Wakefield was an Anglican Bishop and author[1] in the first quarter of the 20th Century[2]. Born on 1 December 1854 he was educated at Tonbridge School and the University of Bonn. Ordained in 1877 after a period at Ripon College Cuddesdon [3], following two London curacies he was Incumbent at several parishes [4] before senior posts as Prebendary of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dean of Diocese of Norwich[5]and finally Bishop of Birmingham. Described in his Times obituary as a ”layman’s bishop” he died on 9 January 1933 [6].
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| Preceded by Charles Gore |
Bishop of Southwell 1911–1924 |
Succeeded by Ernest William Barnes |
[edit] Notes
- ^ “A Fortnight at the Front”, 1915; “Simple Answers to some Great Questions”, 1916; “Life won through Death”, 1917; and “The Church after the War” 1918 British Library Catalogue accessed 21:20 June 12th 2008
- ^ The Bishop Of Birmingham. Consecration At Southwark Cathedral. (News) The Times Monday, Oct 30, 1911; pg. 4; Issue 39729; col C
- ^ Who was Who 1987-1990: London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ Barnes, Swanscombe, Lower Sydenham, Sandgate and St Mary's, Bryanston Square Who was Who (ibid)
- ^ The Times, Friday, Nov 19, 1909; pg. 11; Issue 39121; col D New Dean Of Norwich
- ^ The Times, Tuesday, Jan 10, 1933; pg. 7; Issue 46338; col A Obituary Bishop Russell Wakefield
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