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Joseph Kobina Dadson (born 15 May 1928) is a Ghanaian Anglican clergyman. [1] He was Bishop of Sunyani -Tamale from 1981 to 1997.

Biography

Dadson was born on 15 May 1928, [2] and educated at the University of Ghana. He was ordained in 1958 and served in the Diocese of Accra as a Military chaplain. He was Archdeacon of Accra from 1978 to 1981; and Vicar general of Accra from 1980 to 1981. [3]

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References

  1. "Sense of Grace and Mission" Pobee, J.S. p259: Accra; African Books Collective; 2012 ISBN   9988-1-5228-0
  2. Africa Who's Who. Africa Journal Limited. 1991. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980–82 p1756 London: OUP, 1983 ISBN   0-19-200010-1