Norman Tubbs

Norman Henry Tubbs (July 5, 1879 – September 2, 1965) was an eminent Anglican clergyman in the mid-20th century.[1]

Norman Henry Tubbs was educated at Highgate and Caius.[2][3] Ordained in 1903 he was initially a Curate at Whitechapel Parish Church[4] before moving to India as a CMS missionary, eventually becoming Principal of Bishop’s College, Calcutta. In 1923 he was elevated to the Episcopate as the 4th Bishop of Tinnevelly.[5] Translated to Rangoon in 1928, he returned to England six years later to be Archdeacon of Chester[6] and then its Dean.[7] He died on September 2, 1965.[8]

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Edward Harry Mansfield Waller
Bishop of Tinnevelly
1923 – 1928
Succeeded by
Frederick James Western
Preceded by
Rollestone Sterritt Fyffe
Bishop of Rangoon
1928 – 1934
Succeeded by
George Algernon West
Preceded by
Frank Selwyn Macaulay Bennett
Dean of Chester
1937 – 1953
Succeeded by
Michael McCausland Gibbs

Notes

  1. ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  2. ^ ”Biographical History of Gonville and Caius College: vol V Admissions for 1911 to 1922” Trayes, F.E.A: Cambridge, CUP, 1948
  3. ^ Tubbs, Norman Henry in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
  4. ^ EoLFHS
  5. ^ New Bishop Of TinnevellyThe Times Thursday, Jan 11, 1923; pg. 9; Issue 43236; col D
  6. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Apr 17, 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46730; col E Ecclesiastical News:New Archdeacon of Chester
  7. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUPOUP,1941
  8. ^ Obituary Rt. Rev. N. H. Tubbs The Times Friday, Sep 03, 1965; pg. 15; Issue 56417; col C