Thomas Cook (bishop)
Thomas William Cook (born 2 December 1866[1] and died 29 October 1928) was the Anglican Bishop of Lewes [2] for a brief period in the second quarter of the 20th century.
Born at Wellingborough and educated at Lancing College and Hertford College, Oxford, he was ordained in 1890[3]. His ministry began with a curacy at Warrington after which he was appointed Assistant Principal of the Chester Diocesan Training College[4]. He then began a long period within the Diocese of Chichester. From 1895 until 1911, he was Second Master and Chaplain at his old school and then successively Vicar , Rural Dean and Archdeacon of Hastings before being elevated to the Episcopate. A small brass memorial to him lies in the north aisle of Chichester Cathedral[5].
Notes
- ^ Who was Who1897-2007: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN ISBN 9780199540877
- ^ Ecclesiastical News. New Bishop Of Lewes. (Official Appointments and Notices)The Times The Times, Wednesday, Aug 11, 1926; pg. 15; Issue 44347; col C
- ^ Ordinations. Liverpool. (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Tuesday, Jun 03, 1890; pg. 12; Issue 33028; col B
- ^ The Bishop Of Lewes. (Obituaries) The Times Wednesday, Oct 17, 1928; pg. 9; Issue 45026; col B
- ^ British History On-line
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2 December 1866 |
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29 October 1928 |
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