Thomas Clayton Twitchell (1864–1947) was an English Anglican bishop in the 20th century.[1] He was educated at King's College London[2] and ordained in 1889.[3] His first posts were curacies at St George's, Barrow-in-Furness[4] and St Peter's, Cranley Gardens.[5] From 1903 to 1908 he was Vicar of All Hallows East India Docks[6][7] when he was appointed Bishop of Polynesia[8][9] a post he held for 13 years. He was consecrated a bishop on Ascension Day 1908 (28 May), by Randall Davidson, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Southwark Cathedral.[10] On his return to England he was Rector of St Margaret, Buxted[11][12] and then of St Peter's Selsey.[13][14] A Fellow of King's College, London he died on 9 October 1947.[15]
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- ^ The Times, Friday, 10 October 1947; p. 1; Issue 50888; col A Deaths
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