Eric Hamilton (bishop)
Eric Knightley Chetwode Hamilton KCVO[1] (1890 – 21 May 1962) was an Anglican bishop during the mid part of the 20th century.[2]
He was born in 1890 and educated at Bradfield School and University College, Oxford.[3]
Ordained in 1914 he was later priest in charge of St John's, Knightsbridge, vicar of St Nicholas Church, Chiswick and then of St Paul's, Knightsbridge[4] before being appointed Suffragan Bishop of Shrewsbury in 1940.[5] Four years later he was appointed Dean of Windsor.[6]
A man committed to the worldwide church[7] who "took the very greatest and most conscientious of pains",[8] he died in office as Dean of Windsor on 21 May 1962.[2]
References
- NPG details
- Time Magazine
- “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- Church web site
- Bishop Suffragan Of Shrewsbury Consecration At The Abbey The Times Friday, Jan 26, 1940; pg. 5; Issue 48523; col D
- Ecclesiastical News Bishop Of Shrewsbury To Be Dean Of Windsor The Times Monday, Jun 12, 1944; pg. 6; Issue 49880; col C
- National Archives Details
- The Times, May 22, 1962; pg. 17; Issue 55397; col A Bishop Eric Hamilton Dean Of Windsor
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Lovelace Stamer |
Bishop of Shrewsbury 1940–1944 |
Succeeded by Robert Hodson |
| Preceded by Albert Baillie |
Dean of Windsor 1944–1962 |
Succeeded by Robin Woods |
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