George D'Oyly Snow

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George D’Oyly Snow (1903 - 1977) was a career school master who later served for a decade as the fifth Bishop of Whitby [1]. Educated at Winchester College and Oriel College, Oxford[2], he then became an assistant master at Eton College (towards the end of which time he was ordained)[3]. After Eton he became Chaplain of Charterhouse School, and then Headmaster of Ardingly College.

He was appointed Prebendary of Chichester Cathedral in 1959[4] before elevation to the Episcopate two years later. A tall man[5] and prolific author[6] he continued in retirement to Chair the National Society.

He was the son of First World War General Thomas D'Oyly Snow, father of Channel 4 newscaster Jon Snow, uncle of television presenter Peter Snow, and thus makes him great-uncle to television presenter Dan Snow.

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Philip William Wheeldon		 Bishop of Whitby
1961 – 1971		 Succeeded by
John Yates

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ The Times, Thursday, Oct 19, 1961; pg. 14; Issue 55216; col D Ecclesiastical News Consecration Of Two Bishops At York
  2. ^ The Right Rev George Snow Former Suffragan Bishop of Whitby (Obituaries)The Times Monday, Nov 21, 1977; pg. 17; Issue 60166; col F
  3. ^ Crockford's clerical directory,(London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0715180886
  4. ^ ”Who was Who 1897-1990” London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  5. ^ The Times, Thursday, Apr 03, 1969; pg. VI; Issue 57526; col A Fun for a 6ft. bishop
  6. ^ Amongst others he wrote "A Guide to Prayer" (1932) , "A School Service Book" (1936), "Into His Presence" (1946) "The Public School in the New Age" (1959) and "Forth in His Name" (1964) Who’s Who (Ibid)
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