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Clement George St Michael Parker (1900–1980) was a Bishop in the Church of England.[1]
Family
He was born on the 29 September 1900 [2], the son of Rev. W.H. Parker and educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He died in March 1980.[3]
Career
He was ordained priest in the Church of England in 1924. He was vicar of All Saints Church, Kings Heath in Birmingham from 1939 to 1957.
He was consecrated suffragan Bishop of Aston in 1954;[4] and diocesan Bishop of Bradford seven years later.[5] On retirement in 1971 he was appointed an Assistant Bishop in the dioceses of Coventry and Worcester.
References
- ^ National Photographic Record - 1968. The National Portrait Gallery.
- ^ Who was Who, 1897-2007, London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
- ^ Rt Rev Michael Parker Former Bishop of Bradford (Obituaries), The Times, Monday, Mar 10, 1980; pg. 14; Issue 60571; col F.
- ^ Bishop Of Aston (Official Appointments and Notices), The Times, Monday, Aug 16, 1954; pg. 6; Issue 53011; col G.
- ^ Two New Bishops Nominated (News), The Times Tuesday, Aug 15, 1961; pg. 8; Issue 55160; col C.
Church of England titles Preceded by
Inaugural appointmentBishop of Aston
1954 – 1961Succeeded by
David Brownfield PorterPreceded by
Frederick Donald CogganBishop of Bradford
1961 – 1971Succeeded by
Ross Sydney HookBishops of Aston Clement Parker • David Porter • Mark Green • Michael Whinney • Colin Buchanan • John Austin • Andrew Watson
Bishops of Bradford Arthur Perowne • Alfred Blunt • Donald Coggan • Clement Parker • Ross Hook • Geoffrey Paul • Robert Williamson • David Smith • David James • Nick Baines
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