Theophilus Momolu Gardiner | |
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| Bishop | |
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| Church | Anglican Communion |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | June 23, 1921 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1870 |
| Died | 1941 |
Theophilus Momolu Gardiner (1870 - 1941) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Liberia. [1] He was consecrated on June 23, 1921.
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