John Howard Cruse
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John Howard Cruse was Bishop of Knaresborough from 1965 to 1972. Born on 15 February 1908 he was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge [1] and studied for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford before curacies at Southall and Folkestone. From 1936 until 1949 he held incumbencies at Harrow and Cambridge,[2] followed by a 16 year stint as Provost of Sheffield[3]. In 1965 he was appointed Suffragan Bishop of Knaresborough where he remained until his retirement[4]. He married twice: firstly in 1942 Ethne Sterling-Berry; and after her death in 1977 Violet Briscoe. He died on 11 April 1979.
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| Preceded by Henry Handley Vully de Candole |
Bishop of Knaresborough 1965 – 1972 |
Succeeded by Ralph Emmerson |
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- ^ Who's Who 1970 London, A & C Black, 1971 ISBN 0713611405
- ^ Christens infant son of University Don cited in The Times, Tuesday, May 06, 1947; pg. 7; Issue 50753; col B
- ^ Announces plans as Provost of Sheffield Cathedral "The Times", Friday, Nov 15, 1957; pg. 12; Issue 53999; col D Start On Enlarging Cathedral Seven-Year Plan At Sheffield
- ^ Due to failing sight cited in "The Times", Tuesday, Dec 21, 1971; pg. 12; Issue 58356; col A
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