Charles Oliver Mules (8 September 1837, Ilminster – 9 October 1927, Nelson, New Zealand) was the third Anglican Bishop of Nelson,[1] whose Episcopate spanned a 20-year period during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[2]

He was educated at Cheltenham College and Trinity College, Cambridge,[3][4] and ordained in 1864. After a curacy at Whorlton, County Durham he emigrated to New Zealand to work under Andrew Suter, Anglican Bishop of Nelson. He was Vicar of Brightwater[5] then Archdeacon[6] of Waimea before succeeding Suter. At some point he became a Doctor of Divinity.

After resigning his see he lived at Trafalgar Square in the city until his death on 9 October 1927.[7] He is buried at St Michael's, Waimea West.[8]

References

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  1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  2. ^ “The Clergy List” London, Kelly’s, 1913
  3. ^ "Mules, Charles Oliver (FML855CO)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  4. ^ Illustrated London News[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ “A History of the English Church in New Zealand” Purchas, HT: Christchurch (NZ) Simpson & Williams Limited,1914
  6. ^ New Zealand Gazette
  7. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Oct 11, 1927; pg. 9; Issue 44709; col C Obituary Bishop Mules
  8. ^ Nelson data
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by Bishop of Nelson
1892–1912
Succeeded by