Cyril Bowles

Cyril Bowles

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

  1. ^ Diocesan details
  2. ^ Church News New Bishop Of Derby Nominated The Times Friday, Aug 29, 1969; pg. 10; Issue 57651; col A
  3. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  4. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1975/1976 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 0108153674

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Preceded by
Geoffrey Francis Allen
Bishop of Derby
1969 – 1988
Succeeded by
Peter Spencer Dawes