Edward Steere
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Edward Steere was a colonial bishop in the 19th century.[1]
He was born in 1828, educated at London University and ordained in 1850.[2] After curacies in Devon and Lincolnshire, he joined Bishop Tozer seven years later. He was created Bishop of Nyasaland [3] in 1874 and died on 26 August 1882.[4]
Notes
- ↑ Zanzibar Christians
- ↑ The Times, Tuesday, Aug 29, 1882; pg. 6; Issue 30598; col D Obituary
- ↑ The Historical study of African religion Ranger, T.O/ Kimambo,I.N: Berkeley University of California Press, 1972 ISBN ISBN 0-520-07835-7
- ↑ The Times, Tuesday, Sep 19, 1882; pg. 4; Issue 30616; col F Bishop Steere And His Work
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| Preceded by William George Tozer |
Bishop of Nyasaland 1874 –1882 |
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