Charles Stileman

The Rt Rev Charles Harvey Stileman (15 February 1863 – 23 February 1925) was an Anglican clergyman, the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Persia from 1912 until 1916.^[1]

Charles Harvey Stileman was educated at Repton and Trinity College, Cambridge.^[2] Ordained in 1887,^[3] his first post was as a curate at St Peter’s North Shields.^[4] He subsequently became a missionary in the Middle East. His last post before elevation to the Episcopate was as Secretary of the Church of England Zenana Mission. On his return to England he was Vicar of Emmanuel Church, Clifton, Bristol. He died 23 February 1925.^[5]

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Preceded by Inaugural appointment	Anglican Bishop of Persia 1912–1916	Succeeded by James Henry Linton

References

1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
2. ^ Stileman, Charles Harvey in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
3. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Jun 08, 1887; pg. 4; Issue 32093; col C 'The Trinity Ordinations.Newcastle'
4. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
5. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Feb 25, 1925; pg. 19; Issue 43895; col B Bishop Stileman

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Name	Stileman, Charles Harvey
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Date of birth	15 February 1863
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Date of death	23 February 1925
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