Cecil Wilson (bishop of Middleton)
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Cecil Wilfred Wilson (1875–1937) was an Anglican bishop, the second Bishop of Middleton from 1932 until 1937.[1]
Educated at Norwich School and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge,[2] he was successively Vicar of St James’s, Holloway,[3] Vicar of St Mary's, Swansea, a Canon of Brecon Cathedral and Archdeacon of Bradford. During his last year before ascending to the Episcopate he was also the inaugural Provost of Bradford Cathedral.
A prominent Freemason,[4] he had a “sympathetic understanding of the poor”.[5]
Notes
- ↑ The Times, Friday, Aug 05, 1932; pg. 13; Issue 46204; col C Bishopric Of Middleton- Provost Of Bradford Appointed
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- ↑ Who was Who 1897-1990, London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ↑ The Times, Saturday, Jun 05, 1937; pg. 19; Issue 47703; col E Mark Masons Grand Officers For 1937
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, Aug 19, 1937; pg. 14; Issue 47767; col D The Bishop Of Middleton- Loss To Manchester Diocese
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Inaugural appointment
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Provost of Bradford 1930–1931 |
Succeeded by Edward Mowll |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Middleton 1932–1937 |
Succeeded by Arthur Alston |
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