Henry Bindley Sidwell (1857 – 31 August 1936) was the first Bishop of George, the first South African-born bishop to head a diocese. [1]
Henry Sidwell | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of George | |
| Diocese | Diocese of George |
| In office | 1911–1936 |
| Successor | Herbert Gwyer |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Pretoria |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1889 |
| Consecration | c. 1911 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1857 |
| Died | 31 August 1936 (aged 78–79) George, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
He was born in Grahamstown and educated at the University of the Cape of Good Hope.[2] Ordained in 1889 he began his career with a curacy in Johannesburg after which he was rector of Middleburg and then Archdeacon of Pretoria[3] before his appointment to the episcopate. He died in post on 31 August 1936.[4][5][6]
Publications edit
- The Story of South Africa: an Outline of South African History. JC Juta & Company. 1891.
- The Work of the Church Among the White Settlers of South Africa. Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 1908.
References edit
- ^ "The Clergy List" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ Malden Richard (ed) (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st edn). London: The Field Press. p. 562.
- ^ Obituary Dr. H. B. Sidwell First Bishop Of George The Times Tuesday, Sep 01, 1936; pg. 14; Issue 47468; col D
- ^ "Veteran Bishop To Resign". Portsmouth Evening News. No. 18458. 28 August 1936. p. 8 col H. Retrieved 25 February 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Town and County News, An Old Chelt". Gloucestershire Echo. 1 September 1936. p. 3 col D. Retrieved 25 February 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.
External links edit
- Wits historical papers
- A History of the George Diocese at the Wayback Machine (archived November 9, 2007)
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