| The Rt Revd Tim Thornton MA[1] |
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| Bishop of Truro | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| Enthroned | 7 March 2009 |
| Predecessor | The Rt Revd Bill Ind |
| Other posts | Bishop of Sherborne (2001–2008) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1980 |
| Consecration | 2001 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1957 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Lis Escop, Truro |
| Spouse | Siân[2] |
| Children | Two[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton King's College London |
Timothy Martin "Tim" Thornton (born 14 April 1957[3]) is the current Bishop of Truro, having previously been the Bishop of Sherborne from 2001 to 2008.[4][5]
Thornton was educated at Devonport High School for Boys, the University of Southampton and King's College London.[6] Ordained in 1980, following priestly formation at St Stephen's House, Oxford, he began his ministry with a curacy at Todmorden followed by a spell as Priest-in-charge at Walsden. He then became Bishop's Chaplain to David Hope: successively in the Diocese of Wakefield and the Diocese of London. From 1994 until 1998 he was Principal of the North Thames Ministerial Training Course. His final post before his ordination to the episcopate was as the vicar of Kensington.
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| Preceded by John Kirkham |
Bishop of Sherborne 2001–2008 |
Succeeded by Graham Kings |
| Preceded by Bill Ind |
Bishop of Truro 2008— |
Incumbent |
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