Eric Graham

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Eric Graham (1888 – 18 January 1964)[1] was an eminent Anglican priest in the mid 20th century.[2]

He was born into an ecclesiastical family — his father was Malcolm Graham, sometime Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent[3] —, educated at Cheltenham College and Oriel College, Oxford, and ordained after a period of study at Wells Theological College in 1913.[4] He was Vice-Principal of Salisbury Theological College, then Fellow and Dean of Oriel College, Oxford. Next he was Rector of Boyton-cum-Sherrington and after that Principal of Cuddesdon Theological College. In 1944[5] he became Bishop of Brechin,[6] a post he held until 1959.

Personal

He married in 1919 Phyllis Norton Buckle, whose father was a much decorated major-general in the British army, and with whom he had six recorded children[7] including the noted crossword compiler John Galbraith Graham.

References

  1. ^ The Times; Tuesday, Jan 21, 1964, p. 12; Issue 55914; col E " Eric Graham Former Bishop of Brechin"
  2. ^ Bertie, D. M. (2000) Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
  3. ^ Who was Who 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  4. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory; 1940-41. London: OUP, 1941
  5. ^ "Ecclesiastical News - New Bishop of Brechin", in: The Times; Saturday, Apr 01, 1944; p. 7; Issue 49820; col B
  6. ^ Diocesan history
  7. ^ Who's Who 1949, Adam & Charles Black, London
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Brechin
1944–1959
Succeeded by