Moore Neligan

Moore Richard Neligan (b 6 January 1863 - d 22 November 1922) was the Anglican Bishop of Auckland during the first decade of the 20th century.^[1] Born in Dublin he was educated at Reading School and Trinity College, Dublin ^[2] before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with a curacy at Sculcoates.^[3] Incumbencies at East Dereham, Lancaster Gate ^[4] and Paddington followed before he was elevated to the colonial episcopate in 1903. Ill health prompted his return from New Zealand in 1910^[5] and he served the remainder of his career as Rector of Ford, Northumberland.^[6]

Notes

1. ^ The Times, Monday, Nov 27, 1922; pg. 7; Issue 43199; col C Bishop Neligan Obituary
2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
3. ^ , Hull
4. ^ The Times, Monday, Jan 20, 1890; pg. 9; Issue 32913; col E Church appointments
5. ^ Auckland Diocese offices named after him
6. ^ "Who was Who"(Ibid)

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Preceded by William Garden Cowie	Bishop of Auckland 1903–1910	Succeeded by Owen Thomas Lloyd Crossley

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Name	Neligan, Moore Richard
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Date of birth	6 January 1863
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Date of death	22 November 1922
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