Robert Kestell-Cornish
The Rt Rev Robert Kestell-Cornish was the inaugural Bishop of Madagascar[1] from 1874 to 1896[2].
He was born in 1824 and educated at Winchester and Corpus Christi College, Oxford and ordained in 1847[3]. He began his career with a curacy at St Mary Fittleworth[4] and later was Vicar of Landkey before his elevation to the Colonial Episcopate [5]. On his return to England he was Rector of Down St Mary. He died on 7 March 1909[6].
Notes
- ^ National Archives
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1975-76 Lambeth, Church House 1975 ISBN 0108153674
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
- ^ Photo of church
- ^ Anglican Mission
- ^ The Times March 09 1909 pg 13 Issue 38902 col D Obituary Bishop Kestell-Cornish
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1824 |
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1927 |
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