Gerald Ellison
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Gerald Ellison was an Anglican clergyman for over half a century (and a Bishop from 1950-1981). Born on 19 August 1910[1] he was educated at Westminster School and New College, Oxford[2] before studying for ordination at Westcott House, Cambridge. His first post was as Curate at Sherborne[3] followed by a spell as Chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester. After wartime service in the RNVR he rose rapidly in the Anglican hierarchy being successively Vicar of St Mark's Portsea[4], the Suffragan Bishop of Willesden[5], Bishop of Chester[6], then London[7]. He died on 18 October 1992.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Who's Who 1992 London A & C Black 1991 ISBN 0173635142
- ^ People of Today 1992 London, Debrett's 1991 ISBN 1870520092
- ^ Crockford's clerical directory 1976 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN 0108153674
- ^ Parish web-site
- ^ Bishop Suffragan Of Willesden Both Primates Present At Consecration (News)The Times Friday, Sep 22, 1950; pg. 6; Issue 51803; col C
- ^ Bishop Of Chester Nominated Rt. Rev. G. A. Ellison (News) The Times Wednesday, Jan 12, 1955; pg. 8; Issue 53137; col C
- ^ The Times, Thursday, Oct 25, 1973; pg. 23; Issue 58922; col A Court Circular Bishop of London sworn to the Privy Council
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| Preceded by Edward Michael Gresford Jones |
Bishop of Willesden 1950– 1955 |
Succeeded by George Ernest Ingle |
| Preceded by Douglas Crick |
Bishop of Chester 1955 – 1973 |
Succeeded by Hubert Whitsey |
| Preceded by Robert Stopford |
Bishop of London 1973 – 1981 |
Succeeded by Graham Leonard |
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