- Cyril Bowles
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Cyril William Johnston Bowles (born 9 May 1916) was the fourth Bishop of Derby,[1] from 1969[2] to 1988.
He was educated at Brentwood School and Cambridge University [3], he was ordained in 1940. His career began with a curacy at Barking Parish Church. Following this he was Chaplain at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and after that Vice Principal and then Principal[4]. Finally, before his elevation to the Episcopate, he was Archdeacon of Swindon. He died in 1999.
Notes
- ^ Diocesan details
- ^ Church News New Bishop Of Derby Nominated The Times Friday, Aug 29, 1969; pg. 10; Issue 57651; col A
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1975/1976 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 0108153674
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Church of England titles Preceded by
Geoffrey Francis AllenBishop of Derby
1969 – 1988Succeeded by
Peter Spencer DawesBishops of Derby Edward Were • Charles Abraham • • Edmund Pearce • Alfred Rawlinson • Geoffrey Allen • Cyril Bowles • Peter Dawes • Jonathan Bailey • Alastair Redfern
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