Richard Cartwright (bishop)

The Rt Rev Richard Fox Cartwright (13 November 1913 – 10 April 2009) was Anglican Bishop of Plymouth from 1972 [1] to 1982[2]. He was born on 10 November 1913 [3] and educated at The King's School, Canterbury and Pembroke College, Cambridge. After ordination he was a Curate at St Andrew, Kennington Cross [4] and then Priest in charge of Lower Kingswood. He then held the post of Vicar at Surbiton, Redcliffe, Bristol [5], and Silverton, Devon before elevation to the Episcopate. In retirement he continued to serve the Church as an Assistant Bishop within the Diocese of Truro[6].

Notes

  1. ^ New Bishop of Plymouth The Times Thursday, May 11, 1972; pg. 18; Issue 58475; col D
  2. ^ Crockfords On line- accessed Saturday 27th December 2008, 22:01
  3. ^ Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 9780713672576
  4. ^ Church details
  5. ^ The Times, Thursday, Oct 04, 1951; pg. 8; Issue 52123; col E Ecclesiastical News
  6. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Jul 20, 1982; pg. 12; Issue 61290; col D Church news Appointments

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Preceded by
Wilfrid Guy Sanderson
Bishop of Plymouth
1972 – 1982
Succeeded by
Kenneth Albert Newing