Edwin Kempson

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Edwin Hone Kempson (1862–1931) was the second Suffragan Bishop of Warrington. [1] Born on 16 April 1862 and educated at Rugby and Christ Church, Oxford, [2] he was ordained in 1886 and began a career in education. He was successively an assistant master at Clifton College, a Housemaster at Harrow and finally Principal of King William's College, Isle of Man. From 1912 until 1920 he was Canon Residentiary of Newcastle Cathedral [3] before ascending to the Episcopate in 1920, a post he held for seven years.

Notes

  1. The Times, Monday, 14 June 1920; p. 9; Issue 42436; col C New Bishop Suffragan Of Warrington
  2. The Times, Saturday, 24 October 1885; p. 6; Issue 31586; col D University Intelligence Oxford, Oct. 23.
  3. “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN   0-7136-3457-X
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Warrington
1920 1927
Succeeded by


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