Ernest Pearce

Ernest Harold Pearce, DD, CBE, TD (23 July 1865 – 28 October 1930) was an Anglican bishop, the 106th Bishop of Worcester from 1919 until his death.[1]

Ernest Harold Pearce was educated at Christ’s Hospital and Peterhouse, Cambridge.[2] Ordained priest in 1890 he was firstly an assistant master and school chaplain at Christ’s Hospital. An eminent scholar, he was Professor of Biblical History at Queen's College, London[3] until 1905 when he became Rector of Christ Church Greyfriars in the City of London. Treasurer then Archdeacon of Westminster, he was subsequently elevated to the See of Diocese of Worcester.[4] A cleric whose efficiency, powers of rapid work and precision of thought were respected throughout the church,[5] he died suddenly on 28 October 1930.

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Notes

  1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  2. ^ Pearce, Ernest Harold in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
  3. ^ College Web-Site
  4. ^ New Bishop Of Worcester. Appointment Of Canon E. H. Pearce. (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Thursday, Jan 02, 1919; pg. 9; Issue 41987; col B
  5. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Oct 29, 1930; pg. 16; Issue 45656; col B The Bishop Of Worcester Administrator And Antiquary
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Huyshe Wolcott Yeatman-Biggs		 Bishop of Worcester
1919–1931		 Succeeded by
Arthur William Thomson Perowne