Ridley Duppuy

The Rt Revd Charles Ridley Duppuy DD[1] (known as Ridley;[2] 22 September 1881 – 26 September 1944) was an eminent[3] Anglican priest in the first half of the 20th century.[4]

He was born on 22 September 1881[2] and educated at Keble College, Oxford.[5] His first post was as a curate in Aston after which he was Vicar of Christchurch, Bradford[6]. Appointed Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong in 1920[7] he resigned in 1932. Later Archdeacon of Worcester (as well as assistant bishop), he died on 26 September 1944.[8]

References

  1. ^ NPG details
  2. ^ a b Anglican History
  3. ^ National Archives
  4. ^ National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
  5. ^ “Who was Who” 1897–1990 London, A & C Black 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  6. ^ "The Clergy List" London, Kellys, 1913
  7. ^ New Bishop For China. Successor To Dr. Lander. The Times Wednesday, May 05, 1920; pg. 18; Issue 42402; col B
  8. ^ The Times, Thursday, Sep 28, 1944; pg. 7; Issue 49965/2; col D Obituary Right Rev. Dr. C. R. Duppuy
Religious titles
Preceded by
Gerard Heath Lander		 Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong
1920–1932		 Succeeded by
Ronald Owen Hall
Anglican bishops of Victoria, Hong Kong
Protestant missions to China
Background
People
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Pivotal events
Chinese protestants