Cyril Bowles
Cyril William Johnston Bowles (born May 9, 1916 in Glasgow ; † September 14, 1999 ) was the fourth bishop of Derby from 1969 to 1987 .
He graduated from Cambridge University , and was ordained in 1949. He was initially vicar in the parish of Barking . He was then chaplain at Ridley Hall Theological College in Cambridge where he eventually became dean . He became archdeacon before becoming bishop in 1969. As Bishop of Derby , he had a seat in the House of Lords from 1973 to 1987 .
Individual evidence
- ^ Church News New Bishop Of Derby Nominated. The Times , Friday August 29, 1969; P. 10; Issue 57651; col A
- ↑ Diocesan details ( Memento from November 20, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 , A & C Black , London 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ↑ Cyril Bowles in Hansard (English)
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Allen |
Bishop of Derby 1969–1988 |
Peter Dawes |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bowles, Cyril |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bowles, Cyril William Johnston (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British clergyman, Bishop of Derby |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 9, 1916 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Glasgow |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 14, 1999 |