Frederic Wallis

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The Rt Rev Frederic Wallis, MA, DD (1854, Hastings – 24 June 1928, Bournemouth) was an eminent Anglican priest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Frederic Wallis was born in Hastings,^[1] the son of Rev. Joseph Wallis, MA.^[2] He was educated at St Paul's and Caius.^[3] Ordained in 1876,^[4] he became Dean of Caius in 1878 and a Lecturer in Divinity Lecturer at Cambridge.^[5] In 1895 he was elevated to the Episcopate as Bishop of Wellington,^[6] a post he held for 16 years before retirement in 1911. On his return to England he was Archdeacon of Wiltshire, then Archdeacon of Sherborne. He died on 24 June 1928,^[7] and is buried at Littlebredy.^[8]

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^ The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Wellington Provincial District)
^ Who was Who 1987-1990: London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
^ Venn, J.; Venn, J. A., eds. (1922–1958). "Wallis, Frederic". Alumni Cantabrigienses (10 vols) (online ed.). Cambridge University Press.
^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
^ University IntelligenceThe Times Saturday, Apr 13, 1878; pg. 10; Issue 29228; col E
^ The Times, Tuesday, Aug 21, 1894; pg. 6; Issue 34348; col F New Bishop of Wellington
^ Obituary Bishop Wallis. Cambridge Don And Bishop In New Zealand The Times Sunday, Jun 24, 1928; pg. 19; Issue 44928; col B
^ Dorset Historic Churches Trust

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Preceded by Octavius Hadfield	Bishop of Wellington 1895–1911	Succeeded by Thomas Henry Sprott

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