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Brian Hannon

1936 – 2022

Church of Ireland clergyman, who was Lord Bishop of Clogher from 1986 to 2001

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Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 85). Brian Hannon was a British presbyter.

Brian Desmond Anthony Hannon (5 October 1936 – 10 January 2022) was a Church of Ireland clergyman, who was Bishop of Clogher from 1986 to 2001. He was also the father of the singer and songwriter Neil Hannon, lead member of The Divine Comedy.

Hannon was educated at Trinity College Dublin, and ordained in 1962. His first post was a curacy in Clooney, County Londonderry; after which he was the incumbent at Desertmartin, County Londonderry. He ministered in Derry, County Londonderry, from 1969 to 1982, during the time of The Troubles. He then moved to the Church of Ireland Diocese of Clogher, as rector of the Cathedral Parish of Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, and became Dean of Clogher in 1985. He was raised to the episcopate as Bishop of Clogher in 1986.

He retired on 5 October 2001, his sixty-fifth birthday. Hannon died on 10 January 2022, at the age of 85.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Positions held
Anglican Bishop of Clogher, Dean of Clogher
Also known as
Rt. Rev. Brian Desmond Anthony Hannon, Brian Desmond Anthony Hannon

Family & relationships

Child
Neil Hannon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian Hannon?

Church of Ireland clergyman, who was Lord Bishop of Clogher from 1986 to 2001

When was Brian Hannon born?

Brian Hannon was born on 5 October 1936 in Irish Free State.

When did Brian Hannon die?

Brian Hannon died on 10 January 2022.

What was Brian Hannon's occupation?

Brian Hannon was a presbyter.

What nationality was Brian Hannon?

Brian Hannon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian Hannon

· Wikidata: Q4963937

· DBpedia: Brian Hannon

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