Arthur Davies (priest)
Appearance
Arthur Whitcliffe Davies (1878 – 1966) was an Anglican priest in the 20th century.[1][2]
Davies was educated at Uppingham School and University College, Oxford[3] and ordained in 1908.[4] Between then and 1928 he was a lecturer and then principal of St. John's College, Agra. Returning to England he was General Secretary of the Church Assembly Missionary Council until his appointment in 1934 as Dean of Worcester,[5] a post he held for 15 years.[6] He died on 14 September 1966.[7]
References
- ^ National Archives
- ^ National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
- ^ "Who was Who" 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ ”The Clergy List”, London, Kelly’s, 1913
- ^ Dean Of Worcester Canon A. W. Davies Appointed, The Times, 15 November 1934; pg. 14; Issue 46912; col F
- ^ The Times, 4 June 1949; pg. 4; Issue 51399; col D, Resignation of the Dean Of Worcester
- ^ The Times, 17 September 1966; pg. 10; Issue 56739; col G, Obituary - Very Rev. A. W. Davies