Peter Berry (priest)

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The Very Rev Peter Austin Berry (27 April 1935 – 26 May 2018) [1] was an Anglican clergyman who served as the Provost of Birmingham Cathedral. He was educated at Solihull School and Keble College, Oxford. [2] Ordained in 1963 he began his career as Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry [3] and was then successively Midlands Regional Officer to the Community Relations Communion and a Canon Residentiary at Coventry Cathedral [4] before his 13-year stint at Birmingham Cathedral. [5]

The Very Reverend is a style given to certain religious figures.

Solihull School grade II listed school in Solihull, United Kingdom

Solihull School is a coeducational independent school situated near the centre of Solihull, West Midlands, England. Founded in 1560, it is the oldest school in the town and is a member of the HMC.

Keble College, Oxford college of the University of Oxford

Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its main buildings are on Parks Road, opposite the University Museum and the University Parks. The college is bordered to the north by Keble Road, to the south by Museum Road, and to the west by Blackhall Road. It is the largest college by rooms at Oxford.

Notes

  1. ↑ Who's Who 2018: Berry, Very Rev. Peter Austin, (27 April 1935–26 May 2018), Provost of Birmingham, 1986–99, now Emeritus
  2. ↑ Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN   978-0-7136-8555-8
  3. ↑ Crockford’s clerical directory 1975-76 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN   0-19-200008-X
  4. ↑ Debrett's People of Today: Ed Ellis, P (1992, London, Debrett's) p. 156 ISBN   1-870520-09-2)
  5. ↑ Final interview as Provost
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Basil Moss 		Provost of Birmingham Cathedral
1986–1999		Succeeded by
Gordon Mursell



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