Mark Hodson
Mark Allin Hodson (29 December 1907 – 23 January 1985) was an Anglican bishop in the latter half of the 20th century.[1]
Born on 29 December 1907, educated at University College London and ordained in 1931 he began his career with a curacy at St Dunstan, Stepney [2] after which he was Missioner at St Nicholas Perivale then Rector of Poplar. In 1955 he was appointed Suffragan Bishop of Taunton.[3] Translated to Hereford in 1961,[4] he retired in 1973 but continued to serve the church as an Assistant Bishop within the Diocese of London until his death on 23 January 1985,[5] aged 77.
References
- ↑ Obituary-The Right Rev Mark Hodson The Times Friday, Feb 01, 1985; pg. 14; Issue 62051; col G
- ↑ Church Web Site
- ↑ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Taunton The Times Tuesday, Nov 08, 1955; pg. 10; Issue 53372; col E
- ↑ Two New Bishops Nominated (News) The Times Tuesday, Aug 15, 1961; pg. 8; Issue 55160; col C
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Harry Thomas |
Bishop of Taunton 1955 –1961 |
Succeeded by Francis Horner West |
| Preceded by Tom Longworth |
Bishop of Hereford 1961 –1973 |
Succeeded by John Richard Gordon Eastaugh |
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