Anthony Charles "Tony" Foottit (born 28 June 1935) was the Bishop of Lynn from 1999 to 2003.[1]


Tony Foottit

Bishop of Lynn
DioceseDiocese of Norwich
In office1999–2003
PredecessorDavid Conner
SuccessorJames Langstaff
Other post(s)Honorary assistant bishop in Norwich (?–present)
Archdeacon of Lynn (1887–1998)
Orders
Ordination1961 (deacon); 1962 (priest)
Consecration1999
Personal details
Born (1935-06-28) 28 June 1935 (age 89)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsPercival and Mildred
SpouseRosamond Buxton
ChildrenOne son, two daughters
ProfessionWriter
Alma materKing's College, Cambridge

Foottit was educated at Lancing College and King's College, Cambridge.[2] Ordained in 1961,[3] he was a curate at Wymondham, after which he was vicar of Blakeney, Rural Dean of Cary and finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, the Archdeacon of Lynn (1987–1999).

A keen botanist,[4] he is married with three children.

References

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  1. ^ Number 10 – Announcement of resignation Archived 19 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Foottit, Rt Rev. Anthony Charles", Who's Who 2012, A & C Black, 2012; online edition, Oxford University Press, December 2011 [1], accessed 9 July 2012
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009. Lambeth, Church House Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
  4. ^ Debrett's People of Today. London, 2002 Debrett's, ISBN 978-1-870520-16-4
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Lynn
1999–2003
Succeeded by