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The Rt Rev. Wilfrid William Henry Thomas, DD (1875–1953) was the inaugural Bishop of Brandon.[1]

He was born in Tenby in 1875[2] and educated at Reading School. Ordained in 1898,[3] he began his career as Curate of Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario after which he held incumbencies in Winnipeg and Selkirk.[4] From 1916 to 1924 he was Archdeacon of East Manitoba when he was elevated to the Episcopate.

Notes

  1. ^ The Times, Friday, Jul 03, 1953; pg. 6; Issue 52664; col G Obituary
  2. ^ "Memorable Manitobans: Wilfred William Henry Thomas (1875-1953)". Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  4. ^ Who was Who 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment
Bishop of Brandon
1924 – 1950
Succeeded by