William Tozer
William Tozer | |
|---|---|
| Born | William George Tozer 1829 |
| Died | 23 June 1899 (aged 69–70) |
| Occupation | colonial bishop |
| Known for | Bishop in Central Africa and West Indies |
| Notable work | leader of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa |
William George Tozer (1829–1899) was a colonial bishop[1] in the 19th century.[2]
He was born in Teignmouth[3] and educated at St John's College, Oxford[4] and ordained in 1854.[5] His first post was a curacy at St Mary Magdalene Munster Square.[6] Later he was Vicar of Burgh-le-Marsh.[7] In 1862 he was appointed leader of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa.[8] He was a bishop in Central Africa for a decade and later held further Episcopal appointments in the West Indies.[9][10] He died on 23 June 1899.
Notes
- ^ National Archives
- ^ The History of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa
- ^ Burghlemarsh web-site
- ^ "Who was Who" 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
- ^ Photo of church
- ^ Lincolnshire Public Records Service
- ^ Ecclesiastical news Universities' Mission To Central Africa The Times Thursday, 20 November 1862; pg. 6; Issue 24408; col E
- ^ Jamaican Diocesan Web Site
- ^ Belizean Web Site
External links
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