Eric Graham
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The Rt Rev Eric Graham (1888–1964) was an eminent Anglican priest in the mid 20th century.[1]
He was born into an ecclesiastical family,[2] educated at Cheltenham College and Oriel College, Oxford, and ordained after a period of study at Wells Theological College in 1913.[3] He was Vice-Principal of Salisbury Theological College, then Fellow and Dean of Oriel College, Oxford. Next he was Rector of Boyton-cum-Sherrington and after that Principal of Cuddesdon Theological College. In 1944[4] he became Bishop of Brechin,[5] a post he held until 1959. He died on 18 January 1964.[6]
Personal
He married in 1919 Phyllis Norton Buckle, whose father was a much decorated Major-General in the British army, and with whom he had six recorded children[7] including the noted crossword compiler John Graham.
References
- ↑ Bertie, D. M. (2000) Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ↑ His father was the Venerable Malcolm Graham, sometime Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent (Who was Who 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X)
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory; 1940-41. London: OUP, 1941
- ↑ "Ecclesiastical News - New Bishop of Brechin", in: The Times; Saturday, Apr 01, 1944; p. 7; Issue 49820; col B
- ↑ Diocesan history
- ↑ The Times; Tuesday, Jan 21, 1964, p. 12; Issue 55914; col E "Rt. Rev. Eric Graham Former Bishop of Brechin"
- ↑ Who's Who 1949, Adam & Charles Black, London
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kenneth Donald Mackenzie |
Bishop of Brechin 1944 – 1959 |
Succeeded by John Chappell Sprott |
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