Charles John Abraham
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The Rt Rev Charles John Abraham DD was the inaugural Bishop of Wellington.
Born in 1814,[1] he was educated at King’s College, Cambridge and was later a Fellow.[2] On his return from New Zealand he was Coadjutor Bishop of Lichfield then Precentor of Lincoln Cathedral. He died on 4 February 1903[3]. His son [4] and grandson[5] were also Bishops.
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| Preceded by Inaugural appointment |
Bishop of Wellington 1858 – 1870 |
Succeeded by Octavius Hadfield |
[edit] Notes
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ Abraham, Charles John in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
- ^ Bishop Abraham Memorial The Times Tuesday, Mar 31, 1903; pg. 15; Issue 37042; col B.
- ^ Family tree
- ^ Obituary-The Bishop Of Newfoundland (Right Rev. P. S. Abraham) The Times Saturday, Dec 24, 1955; pg. 9; Issue 53412; col A
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