Peter Mumford
Peter Mumford (14 October 1922 – 1992[1]) was a bishop of the Church of England. He was the Bishop of Hertford from 1974 to 1981[2] and the Bishop of Truro from 1981 to 1989.[3]
Mumford was educated at Sherborne School and University College, Oxford. After Second World War service with the Royal Artillery he began his ordained ministry as a curate at St Mark's Salisbury.[4] He was then the vicar of St Andrew’s Bedford,[5] the rector of Crawley and finally, from 1973 until his ordination to the episcopate, the Archdeacon of St Albans. He married Jane and they had two sons and a daughter: his wife survived him.
Mumford wrote an autobiography, including "reflections", called Quick-eyed Love Observing (the title alludes to a poem by George Herbert), which was published after his death.
References
- ↑ Wiltshire and Swindon Archive Catalogue - memorial service for Peter Mumford
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-2007, London, A & C Black, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ↑ "Bishop of Truro appointed", The Times, 2 September 1981 (Issue 61023); pg. 12, col C
- ↑ Parish website
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hubert Victor Whitsey |
Bishop of Hertford 1974 –1981 |
Succeeded by Kenneth Harold Pillar |
| Preceded by Graham Leonard |
Bishop of Truro 1981 –1989 |
Succeeded by Michael Thomas Ball |