Anthony Dumper

The Rt Rev Anthony Charles Dumper was the Bishop of Dudley from 1977 until 1993.[1] Born on 4 October 1923 he was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge[2] and ordained in 1947. He began his ecclesiastical career with a Curacy in Greenwich [3] after which he was Vicar of Perak and then Archdeacon of North Malaysia before his elevation to the Episcopate. A keen gardener, Bishop Anthony is married with two sons and one daughter[4] and in retirement continues to serve the church as an Assistant Bishop within the Diocese of Birmingham.

References

  1. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Jan 05, 1977; pg. 14; Issue 59900; col C Church news New bishop suffragan
  2. ^ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
  4. ^ Debrett's People of Today London,1992 Debrett's ISBN 1870520092
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by
Michael Ashley Mann		 Bishop of Dudley
1977–1993		 Succeeded by
Rupert William Noel Hoare
Bishops of Dudley

Michael Mann • Anthony Dumper • Rupert Hoare • David Walker