Ian Cundy
Ian Patrick Martyn Cundy (born April 23, 1945 in Sturminster Newton, Dorset , † May 7, 2009 ) was an Anglican bishop of the Church of England .
Cundy attended Trinity College , Cambridge , where he studied mathematics and theology , and Tyndale Hall Theological College . He was ordained a priest in 1970 and worked in various parishes . In 1992, Cundy received his episcopal ordination and was suffragan ( area bishop ) with the title of Bishop of Lewes. In 1996 he was appointed Bishop of Peterborough. As such, he became Spiritual Lord in the House of Lords in March 2001 .
Cundy, who suffered from pleural mesothelioma , announced his resignation from office in July 2009. He died surprisingly on May 7th. J. en route to the West Country from Cambridgeshire for a family reunion.
Cundy was married with three children, two sons and a daughter.
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Individual evidence
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Ball |
Bishop of Lewes 1992–1996 |
Wallace Benn |
| Bill Westwood |
Bishop of Peterborough 1996–2009 |
Donald Allister |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cundy, Ian |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cundy, Ian Patrick Martyn |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Anglican Bishop of the Church of England |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 23, 1945 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stormminster Newton |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 7, 2009 |