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Henry Cooper (bishop)

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Henry Edward Cooper (15 October 1845 – 1 July 1916) was an Anglican bishop in Australia.

He was born on 15 October 1845,[1] educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1872.[2] He was Vicar of Hamilton, Victoria then Archdeacon of Ballarat. In 1895 he was created Bishop Coadjutor of Ballarat.[3] In 1901 he became fourth Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, then, in 1914, first Bishop of Armidale following the division of the diocese. Cooper died on 1 July 1916.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  2. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  3. ^ ”The Story of The Anglican Church in Australia” Symonds, E London, SPCK, 1898
  4. ^ The Times, Thursday, Jul 06, 1916; pg. 5; Issue 41212; col F Imperial And Foreign News Items.