Wilfred Gore-Browne

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Wilfred Gore-Browne was the Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman from 1912 to 1928^[1]. He was born on 6 May 1859 and educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge ^[2]. Ordained priest in 1882 his first post was as Curate at Pallion. Further experience was gained in South Shields and Darlington before a posting to South Africa. As Rector, then Dean of Pretoria he was instrumental in setting up fledging churches^[3]. Promotion to the Episcopate came in 1912 and he died in post on 15 March 1928.

Church of England titles
Preceded by Inaugural appointment	Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman 1912 – 1928	Succeeded by Theodore Sumner Gibson

[edit] Notes

1. ^ The Times, Friday, Aug 17, 1928; pg. 15; Issue 44974; col D Death of the Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman
2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
3. ^ History of church he founded

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