Herbert Gwyer
The Rt Rev Herbert Linford Gwyer was the second Bishop of George,[1] and a survivor of the sinking of the Lusitania.[2]
He was educated at Uppingham and Magdalene College, Cambridge.[3] After a period of study at Westcott House, Cambridge he was ordained in 1906 and he began his career with a curacy in Kirkburton after which he was a missionary in Qu'Appelle.[4] A World War I Chaplain to the Forces, he was later Vicar of Christ Church, Staincliffe and St Johns, Wakefield before his elevation to the Episcopate.[5] He died on 18 November 1960.[6]
| Anglican Church of Southern Africa titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry Bindley Sidwell |
Bishop of George 1937– 1951 |
Succeeded by John Hunter |
Notes
- ↑ Wits historical papers
- ↑ Ships that sunk
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ↑ "The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913
- ↑ George Diocese
- ↑ The Times, Tuesday, 22 Nov 1960; pg. 15; Issue 54935; col E Obituary Bishop Gwyer
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