Clifford Wright (bishop)
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Royston Clifford Wright (b 4 July 1922) was the Anglican Bishop of Monmouth from 1986 to 1991.[1]
Wright was educated at the University of Wales, Cardiff and ordained in 1946.[2] He held curacies in Bedwas, Newport and Walton-on-the-Hill, Liverpool before 17 years as a naval chaplain. In 1968 he became Vicar of Blaenavon. Further promotions to be Rural Dean of Pontypool [3] then Archdeacon of Monmouth[4] followed before his elevation to the Episcopate.
References [edit]
- ^ Diocese of Monmouth
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1947-48 Oxford, OUP,1947
- ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ^ The Times Wednesday, Jul 20, 1977; pg. 1; Issue 60060; col A
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| Preceded by Derrick Greenslade Childs |
Bishop of Monmouth 1986–1991 |
Succeeded by Rowan Williams |
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