John Harding (bishop)

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John Harding (1805-1874) was the second Bishop of Bombay from 1852 to 1869[1]. Educated at Westminster School and Worcester College, Oxford, he was Rector of St Andrew, Holborn and St Ann Blackfriars from 1836-51 when he ascended to the Episcopate[2].

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Thomas Carr
Bishop of Bombay
1852 – 1869
Succeeded by
Henry Alexander Douglas

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "A history of the Church of England in India since the early days of the East India Company" Chatterton, E:London, SPCK, 1924
  2. ^ The Times, Friday, Jan 02, 1852; pg. 6; Issue 21001; col C India-new Bishop of Bombay