Eric Wild
This article is about the Anglican bishop. For the Canadian conductor and composer, see Eric Wild (conductor).
The Rt. Rev. Eric Wild (1914–1991) was Bishop of Reading from 1972[1] to 1982. Educated at Manchester Grammar School and Keble College, Oxford, he was ordained in 1938. His first post was as a Curate at St Anne, Liverpool.[2] After World War II service with the RNVR his subsequent experience included incumbencies in Wigan and Hindley[3] followed by posts as Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Peterborough and (his final post before elevation to the Episcopate) Archdeacon of Berkshire.[4]
Notes
- ↑ D-day chaplain to be new Reading bishop The Times Wednesday, Jan 12, 1972; pg. 3; Issue 58373; col B
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-776 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ↑ Who was Who1897-2007: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ↑ Archdeacons of Berkshire
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eric Knell |
Archdeacon of Berkshire 1968–1972 |
Succeeded by Raymond Birt |
| Preceded by Eric Knell |
Bishop of Reading 1972 – 1982 |
Succeeded by Graham Foley |