- Michael Clarke (priest)
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The Very Rev Harold George Michael Clarke (known as Michael;[1] 1898–19 August 1978[2]) was an eminent Anglican priest and educator in the 20th century.
Clarke was educated at St Paul’s.[3] He served with the 2nd Field Company RE in France during 1918 after which he went up to Trinity College, Cambridge. He was an Assistant Master at Winchester College from 1921 to 1932 when he became Head Master of Rossall School, serving for five years.[4] From 1937 he was Head of Repton School. [5] Ordained in 1939,[6] he became Rector of Holy Trinity, St Marylebone in 1945. In 1951 he became Provost of Birmingham Cathedral, and held the post for a decade. Clarke was a prominent Freemason.[7]
Notes
- ^ St. Peter's Lodge History
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, Aug 23, 1978; pg. 14; Issue 60387; col G The Very Rev. Michael Clarke
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
- ^ Independent Schools Listing
- ^ National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP,1941
- ^ Warwickshire Freemasons
Church of England titles Preceded by
Harold RichardsProvost of Birmingham Cathedral
1999 –2005Succeeded by
George SinkerProvosts and Deans of Birmingham Provosts Hamilton Baynes • Harold Richards • Michael Clarke • George Sinker • Basil Moss • Peter Berry • Gordon Mursell (became Dean)
Deans Gordon Mursell • Robert Wilkes
Office holders in the Diocese of Birmingham The Bishop of Birmingham • The Bishop of Aston •
The Dean of Birmingham Cathedral •
The Archdeacon of Birmingham The Archdeacon of Aston
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