Sidney Lavis

The Very Rev Sidney Warren Lavis DD (also spelled Sydney; 1873–July 1965) was an eminent Anglican clergyman in the 20th century.[1]

He was born in 1873 and ordained in 1899.[2] He was Rector of St Paul’s, Cape Town, then the area’s Archdeacon [3] before his appointment as Dean of Capetown.
He died in July 1965.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ The Times, Thursday, Jul 15, 1965; pg. 14; Issue 56374; col D Bishop S. W. Lavis Social Reform In Cape Town
  2. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  3. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  4. ^ Guild of all Souls
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Laurence Parsons		 Dean of Capetown
1928– 1932		 Succeeded by
John Brooke