Frank Curtis (priest)

The Very. Rev Wilfred Frank Curtis, AKC was an eminent Anglican priest in the 20th century.[1] He was born on 24 February 1923 and educated at Foster's School, Sherborne and Bishop Wordsworth's School, Salisbury. After World War II service with the RA [2] he completed his studies at King's College London. He was ordained in 1952 [3] and became Curate of High Wycombe. He was with the Church Missionary Society from 1955 to 1974 when he became Provost of Sheffield. 1974.[4]

He retired in 1988 and died on 25 May 2005.

References

  1. ^ Telegraph Obituary
  2. ^ London Gazette 20 July 1943
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory London, Church House 1975 ISBN 0108153674
  4. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Ivan Delacherois Neill
Provost of Sheffield
1974–1988
Succeeded by
John Warren Gladwin