Frederic Arthur Cockin[1] was an Anglican Bishop of Bristol in the mid 20th century.
Born on 30 July 1888, [2] he was educated at Marlborough College and University College, Oxford. He was ordained in 1915,[3] after which he was Curate of St Mary, Newington.[4] Later he was Vicar of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, then a Canon at St Paul's Cathedral. An Honorary Chaplain to the King,[5] he was elevated to the episcopate in 1946 and served for 12 years. He died on 15 January 1969.[6]
References
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- ^ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP,1941
- ^ British History on-line
- ^ Chaplains To The King The Times Wednesday, Dec 22, 1937; pg. 15; Issue 47874; col E
- ^ The Times, Friday, Jan 17, 1969; pg. 10; Issue 57461; col F Obituary Bishop Cockin Teacher, evangelist and broadcaster
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