Charles King Irwin (also Irvine; 30 March 1874 – 15 January 1960) was an eminent Irish clergyman[2] in the middle third of the 20th century.[3]
Charles King Irwin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Connor | |
| In office | 1945–1956 |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe (1934–1942) Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore (1942–1944) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 March 1874 |
| Died | 15 January 1960 (aged 85)[1] |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Spouse | Louisa Jane née Royse |
| Alma mater | The Royal School, Armagh; Trinity College, Dublin |
Born on 30 March 1874 into an eminent ecclesiastical family,[4] he was ordained in 1898[5] and began his career with a curacy at Brantry,[6] after which he was Vicar of Derrynoose and then Middletown. Promotion to be Archdeacon of Armagh followed in 1924,[7] (his father, Charles King Irwin, also held that role) after which he was elevated to the episcopate as the Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe.[8] Like all Church of Ireland bishops he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity by Trinity College, Dublin. Translated to Down, Connor and Dromore in 1942.[9] He relinquished the bishopric of Down and Dromore, but retained that of Connor when the diocese was split on 1 January 1945.[10] He retired on 31 May 1956[11] and died on 15 January 1960.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ Obituary Rt. Rev. C. K. Irwin Formerly Bishop Of Connor The Times Monday, 18 Jan 1960; pg. 14; Issue 54671; col D
- ^ Fryde, E. B; Greenway, D. E; Porter, S; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third Edition, revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- ^ "A New History of Ireland" Moody, T.M; Martin, F.X; Byrne, F.J; Cosgrove, F:Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0198217455
- ^ The Times, Friday, 16 Feb 1894; pg. 8; Issue 34189; col C Ecclesiastical Intelligence New Archdeacon of Armagh The Rt Rev Charles Irwine
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ "Who was Who"1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP, 1941
- ^ The Times, Friday, 16 Feb 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46680; col D Ecclesiastical News New Irish Bishop
- ^ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Down The Times Friday, 7 Aug 1942; pg. 7; Issue 49308; col C
- ^ Irish Diocese to be divided The Times, Saturday, 9 Dec 1944; pg. 2; Issue 50012; col E
- ^ Bishop of Connor to retire The Times, Friday, 29 Jun 1956; pg. 6; Issue 53570; col D.