Charles King Irwin
| The Right Reverend Charles King Irwin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Connor | |
| In office | 1945–1956 |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe (1934–1942) Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore (1942–1944) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1874 |
| Died | 15 January 1960 (aged 85)[1] |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Spouse | Louisa Jane née Royse |
| Alma mater | The Royal School, Armagh; Trinity College, Dublin |
Charles King Irwin (also Irvine; 30 March 1874–15 January 1960) was an eminent Irish clergyman [2] in the middle third of the 20th century.[3]
Born on 30 March 1874 into an eminent ecclesiastical family,[4] he was ordained in 1898[5] and began his career with a curacy at Brantry,[6] after which he was Vicar of Derrynoose and then Middletown. Promotion to be Archdeacon of Armagh followed,[7] (his father, Charles King Irwin, also held that role) after which he was elevated to the Episcopate as the Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe.[8] At some point he became a Doctor of Divinity. Translated to Down, Connor and Dromore in 1942.[9] He relinquished the bishopric of Down and Dromore, but retained that of Connor when the diocese was split on 1 January 1945.[10] He retired on 31 May 1956[11] and died on 15 January 1960.
References
- ↑ Obituary Rt. Rev. C. K. Irwin Formerly Bishop Of Connor The Times Monday, Jan 18, 1960; pg. 14; Issue 54671; col D
- ↑ Fryde, E. B; Greenway, D. E; Porter, S; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third Edition, revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- ↑ "A New History of Ireland" Moody, T.M; Martin, F.X; Byrne, F.J; Cosgrove, F:Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0198217455
- ↑ The Times, Friday, Feb 16, 1894; pg. 8; Issue 34189; col C Ecclesiastical Intelligence New Archdeacon of Armagh The Rt Rev Charles Irwine
- ↑ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ↑ "Who was Who"1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP, 1941
- ↑ The Times, Friday, Feb 16, 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46680; col D Ecclesiastical News New Irish Bishop
- ↑ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Down The Times Friday, Aug 07, 1942; pg. 7; Issue 49308; col C
- ↑ Irish Diocese to be divided The Times, Saturday, Dec 09, 1944; pg. 2; Issue 50012; col E
- ↑ Bishop of Connor to retire The Times, Friday, Jun 29, 1956; pg. 6; Issue 53570; col D.
| Church of Ireland titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Harry Vere White |
Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe 1934 – 1942 |
Succeeded by Evelyn Hodges |
| Preceded by John MacNeice |
Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore 1942 – 1944 |
Succeeded by Diocese divided |
| Preceded by first separate bishop since before the Reformation |
Bishop of Connor 1945 – 1956 |
Succeeded by Cyril Elliott |