Henry Townsend Vodden (10 July 1887[1] – 24 August 1960)[2] was the fifth bishop of Hull in the modern era (from 1934 until 1957).[3]
He was educated at Exeter School[4] and Exeter College, Oxford, his first posts after ordination were as a missionary priest in India. He was later secretary of the CMS before elevation to the episcopate as a suffragan to the Archbishop of York. He died on 24 August 1960.[5]
Notes edit
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ NPG details
- ^ Bishop of Hull to resign The Times Monday, 1 April 1957; p. 12; Issue 53804; col D
- ^ Alumni details
- ^ Rt. Rev. H. T. Vodden Former Bishop Of Hull (Obituaries) The Times Friday, 26 August 1960; p. 13; Issue 54860; col A