Charles Leonard Thornton-Duesbury (3 February 1867 – 11 March 1928[1]) was an Anglican bishop[2] who served as the Bishop of Sodor and Man[3] from 1925[4] until his death in 1928.
Charles Leonard Thornton-Duesbury | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sodor and Man | |
| In office | 1925–1928 (death) |
| Predecessor | Denton Thompson |
| Successor | William Stanton Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1867 Isle of Man |
| Died | 11 March 1928 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | Manx |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Thornton-Duesbury was a native of the Isle of Man and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Ordained in 1891,[5] his first post was as a curate at St George's-in-the-East, London.[6] He then held incumbencies at St Mark's Barrow-in-Furness,[7] St Peter's Islington and St Mary's Leyton and finally (before his ordination to the episcopate)[8] Holy Trinity, Marylebone.[9]
References
edit- ^ The Times, Monday, Mar 12, 1928; pg. 1; Issue 44839; col A Deaths
- ^ "Who was Who" 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ Isle of Man Examiner
- ^ New Bishop Of Sodor And Man. London Rector Appointed The Times Saturday, Nov 29, 1924; pg. 12; Issue 43822; col F
- ^ The Times, Tuesday, Mar 04, 1890; pg. 3; Issue 32950; col F Ordinations. London
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, Apr 22, 1903; pg. 11; Issue 37061; col E Ecclesiastical Intelligence
- ^ Bishops of Sodor &Man Archived 2009-05-31 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Welcome to our Website". Trove. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
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