| The Rt Revd Dr David James[1] PhD[2] BA BSc[3] |
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| Church | Church of England |
| Predecessor | David Smith |
| Successor | Nick Baines |
| Other posts | Bishop of Bradford (2002–2010) Bishop of Pontefract (1998–2002) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1973 |
| Consecration | 1998 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1945 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Gillian[2] |
| Children | Four daughters: Joanna, Kate, Lucy and Rachel[1] |
| Profession | formerly a chemistry lecturer |
| Alma mater | University of Exeter |
David Charles James (born 6 March 1945) is a retired Anglican bishop. He was formerly the Bishop of Bradford in the Church of England.[4]
James was educated at Nottingham High School and the University of Exeter.[5][6] After graduating with a BSc,[2] he presumably gained his PhD before lecturing in chemistry at the University of Southampton.
Following his theological studies at St John's College, Nottingham,[3] James was ordained in 1973 and began his ordained ministry with curacies at Highfield, Southampton and Goring-by-Sea. Following this he was Anglican chaplain at the University of East Anglia and then Vicar of East Ecclesfield before returning to his Highfield.
James became suffragan Bishop of Pontefract in 1998 and then became the diocesan Bishop of Bradford in 2002.[7] He retired on 14 July 2010.[8]
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| Preceded by John Finney |
Bishop of Pontefract 1998–2002 |
Succeeded by Tony Robinson |
| Preceded by David Smith |
Bishop of Bradford 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Nick Baines |
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