Bob Hardy (bishop)
| The Rt Revd Bob Hardy CBE MA(Cantab) | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lincoln | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
| In office | 1987–2002 |
| Predecessor | Simon Phipps |
| Successor | John Saxbee |
| Other posts |
Honorary assistant bishop in Carlisle (2002–present) Bishop to HM Prisons (1985–2001) Bishop of Maidstone (1980–1987) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1962 (deacon); 1963 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1980 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 October 1936 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Harold & Monica |
| Spouse | Isobel Burch (m. 1970) |
| Children | 2 sons; 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Clare College, Cambridge |
Robert Maynard Hardy CBE[1] (called Bob;[2] born 5 October 1936) is a retired Anglican bishop of the Church of England.
Early life
Hardy was born on 5 October 1936. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield[3] and Clare College, Cambridge.
Career
Hardy was ordained in 1963. His first position was at All Saints and Martyrs' Church, Langley, Manchester,[4] after which he became a chaplain and fellow) of Selwyn College, Cambridge.[5] Following this he was appointed Vicar of Borehamwood then Director of the St Albans Diocese Ministerial Training Scheme. In 1980 he was ordained to the episcopate as the Bishop of Maidstone.[6] In 1987 he was translated to be the Bishop of Lincoln.[7]
Later life
In retirement, he continues to serve as an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Carlisle.
On 16 June 2001, as part of that year's Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire "for services to the Church of England, and to Prisoners".[8]
References
- ↑ BBC reports award
- ↑ The Independent – Blue murder in the cathedral: At Lincoln... (Accessed 11 November 2013)
- ↑ Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008) ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Church details
- ↑ Crockford's clerical directory 2008 London, Church House 2007 ISBN ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ The Times, 4 September 1980; p. 2; Issue 60715; col D, "New Bishop of Maidstone"
- ↑ Debrett's, People of Today: Ed Ellis,P (1992, London, Debtrett's), ISBN 1-870520-09-2)
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56237. pp. 7–8. 16 June 2001. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Third |
Bishop of Maidstone 1980–1987 |
Succeeded by David Smith |
| Preceded by Br Michael (Fisher) |
Bishop to HM Prisons 1985–2001 |
Succeeded by Peter Selby |
| Preceded by Simon Phipps |
Bishop of Lincoln 1987–2002 |
Succeeded by John Saxbee |
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