Thomas Carr (bishop)

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The Rt Rev Thomas Carr (1788-1859 [1]) was the inaugural Bishop of Bombay between 1836 and 1851[2]. In retirement he gave key evidence in a famous court case[3]. He died at Bath on 5 September 1859. His grandson William Awdry was also a Bishop.

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment		 Bishop of Bombay
1836 –1851		 Succeeded by
John Harding

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ thePeerage.com
  2. ^ Achievements in India
  3. ^ The Times, Thursday, Oct 23, 1856; pg. 7; Issue 22506; col D The Case Of Archdeacon Denison.
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