Robert Abbott (bishop)
Robert Crowther Abbott (1869–1927) was the inaugural Bishop of Sherborne.[1]
Robert Abbott CBE | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sherborne | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sherborne |
| In office | 1925–1927 |
| Predecessor | Inaugural Appointment |
| Successor | Gerald Burton Allen |
| Other post(s) | Principle of Salisbury Theological College |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1869 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Marlborough College, Trinity College |
Robert Crowther Abbott was born into a clerical family: his father was the Rev. A. R. Abbott, sometime Vicar of Gorleston.[2] He was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge.[3][4] After 15 years as an assistant master (and latterly chaplain[5]) at his old school he was appointed principal of Salisbury Theological College in 1907. After incumbencies at Great St Mary's with St Michael's, Cambridge,[6] Holy Trinity, Weymouth, Dorset[7] and St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset[8] he was elevated to the episcopate in 1925, but ill health forced his resignation only two years later.[9]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Ecclesiastical News. First Suffragan Bishop Of Sherborne. (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Saturday, Feb 28, 1925; pg. 15; Issue 43898; col D
- ^ ”Who was Who 1897-1990” London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ "Abbott, Robert Crowther (ABT888RC)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ 'University Intelligence. Cambridge, April 5. (Official Appointments and Notices)', The Times, Saturday, Apr 06, 1889; pg. 13; Issue 32666; col C
- ^ He was ordained in 1904 Who was Who (ibid)
- ^ Church web-site (1
- ^ Church web-site (2)
- ^ Church web-site (3)
- ^ The Times, Saturday, Nov 26, 1927; pg. 10; Issue 44749; col E Bishop R. C. Abbott Obituary
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