Henry Cooper (bishop)

The Rt Rev Henry Edward Cooper was an eminent Anglican Bishop in the early 20th century. He was born on 15 October 1845,[1] educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1872.[2] He was Vicar of Hamilton, Victoria then Archdeacon of Ballarat. In 1895 he was created Bishop Coadjutor of Ballarat.[3] In 1901 he became Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, a post he held until his retirement in 1914. He died on 1 July 1916.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  2. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  3. ^ ”The Story of The Anglican Church in Australia” Symonds, E London, SPCK, 1898
  4. ^ The Times, Thursday, Jul 06, 1916; pg. 5; Issue 41212; col F Imperial And Foreign News Items.
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by
Arthur Vincent Green		 Bishop of Grafton and Armidale
1901–1914		 Succeeded by
Diocese split

Collinson Sawyer • James Turner • Arthur Green • Henry Cooper • split into Grafton and Armidale