James Linton

The Rt Rev James Henry Linton , DD (9 February 1879 - 2 June 1958)[1] was an eminent Anglican Bishop in the 20th century.
Educated at Durham University,[2] and ordained in 1904,[3] he was Vice-Principal of the CMS Training College in Oyo and then the Principal of Stuart Memorial College, Isfahan until his elevation to the Episcopate as Bishop of Persia in 1919.[4] He served until 1935 when he became assistant-bishop of Birmingham and Rector of Handsworth, retiring in 1954.

Religious titles
Preceded by
Charles Harvey Stileman		 Anglican Bishop of Persia
1919–1935		 Succeeded by
William Jameson Thompson
Bishops of Persia (Iran)

Charles Harvey Stileman • James Henry Linton • William Jameson Thompson • Hassan Barnaba Dehqani-Tafti • Iraj Mottahedeh • Azad Marshall •

References

  1. ^ Bishop Linton Persia And Birmingham The Times Thursday, Jun 05, 1958; pg. 17; Issue 54169; col D
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  3. ^ ”The Clergy List” London, Kelly’s, 1913
  4. ^ Six New Bishops. Consecration In St. Paul's. The Times Monday, Oct 20, 1919; pg. 9; Issue 42235; col F