Temple Hamlyn

The Rt Rev Nathaniel Temple Hamlyn was an Anglican bishop in Africa [1] in the first decade of the 20th century.

Educated at Totnes Grammar School and Durham University,[2] Hamlyn was ordained in 1891 and began his career with a Curacy in Eglingham. His career took him to Africa as a CMS Missionary where he rose to become Archdeacon of Lagos [3] and then an Assistant Bishop[4] before becoming Bishop of Accra in 1908.[5] Returning to England he held incumbencies in Eaton and Great Yarmouth

References

  1. ↑ Bishop Hamlyn. (Obituaries) The Times Monday, Jan 28, 1929; p. 17; Issue 45112; col B
  2. ↑ "Who was Who" 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X.
  3. ↑ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  4. ↑ Ecclesiastical Intelligence The Times Saturday, Oct 29, 1904; p. 13; Issue 37538; col C
  5. ↑ List of Bishops of Accra at stceciliaghana.org
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment		 Bishop of Accra
1908 – 1910 		Succeeded by
Mowbray Stephen O'Rorke


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