Edwin Davidson
Edwin John Davidson (12 February 1899 – 1 April 1958) was the 4th Bishop of Gippsland[1] from 1955[2] until his death in 1958.[3]
Educated at the University of Sydney,[4] he was ordained in 1926.[5] From then until 1930 he was a Toc H Chaplain. Later he was a Residentiary Canon firstly at Bathurst and later (until his elevation to the Episcopate) Rector of St James, Sydney.[6]
Notes
- ↑ Diocesan history
- ↑ The Times, Saturday, Jul 02, 1955; pg. 5; Issue 53262; col GNew Bishop of Gippsland
- ↑ Obituary Bishop Of Gippsland The Times Wednesday, Apr 02, 1958; pg. 12; Issue 54115; col D
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP,1941
- ↑ There is a memorial to him at this church
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| Preceded by Donald Burns Blackwood |
Bishop of Gippsland 1955–1958 |
Succeeded by David Arthur Garnsey |
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