Marsham Argles

Marsham Argles

The Very Rev Marsham Argles (1814–1891) was the Dean of Peterborough in the Church of England from 1891 until his death a year later.[1]
Born in 1814 and educated at Merton College, Oxford,[2] he was ordained into the priesthood in 1838. His first posts were curacies in Bolton, St Martin-in-the-Fields and Cranford after which he was appointed Vicar of Gretton[disambiguation needed ].[3] He then began a long association with Peterborough Cathedral firstly as a Canon [4] then Chancellor [5] and finally Dean. His son was later a priest.[6]

Church of England titles
Preceded by
John James Stewart Perowne
Dean of Peterborough
1891 –1892
Succeeded by
William Clavell Ingram

References

  1. ^ The Times, Nov 21, 1892; pg. 9; Issue 33801; col E Obituary:The Dean Of Peterborough
  2. ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  3. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  4. ^ Canons of the 2nd Prebend, Peterborough
  5. ^ Contributions to preserving Cathedral’s heritage
  6. ^ Details of son.