Norman Clarke

The Rt Rev Norman Harry Clarke[1] was the third Anglican Bishop of Plymouth from 1950[2] to 1962[3]. Born in Sheffield on 31 July 1892 [4] and educated at Sheffield University [5], he was successively a Diocesan Inspector of Schools, then a Canon Residentiary at Southwark Cathedral and finally (before his elevation to the Episcopate) Vicar of St Andrew’s, Plymouth[6]. He died on 18 February 1974[7].

Notes

  1. ^ NPG details
  2. ^ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Plymouth The Times Monday, Jul 03, 1950; pg. 6; Issue 51733; col G
  3. ^ Ecclesiastical News Bishop Of Plymouth to retire The Times Tuesday, Jun 26, 1962; pg. 14; Issue 55427; col F
  4. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  5. ^ Honorary Graduates of Sheffield University
  6. ^ Church web-site
  7. ^ Obituary Right Rev N. H. Clarke The Times Tuesday, Feb 19, 1974; pg. 18; Issue 59018; col G
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Francis Whitfield Daukes
Bishop of Plymouth (Anglican)
1950 – 1962
Succeeded by
Wilfrid Guy Sanderson