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Charles Mackenzie

1825 – 1862

Anglican bishop

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About Charles Mackenzie

Lived 1825 – 1862 (aged 36). Charles Mackenzie was a British anglican priest, mathematician, missionary and bishop.

Charles Frederick Mackenzie (10 April 1825 – 31 January 1862) was a Church of England Bishop of Central Africa. He is commemorated in some Anglican Church calendars.

Life He was born on 10 April 1825 at Portmore, Peeblesshire, Scotland, the ninth son of Colin Mackenzie and Elizabeth Forbes. Anne Mackenzie, editor of all 31 years of The Net Cast in Many Waters: Sketches from the Life of Missionaries, London, 1866–1896, was his unmarried sister. He was educated at Bishop Wearmouth school and Edinburgh Academy and entered St John's College, Cambridge in 1844. He migrated to Caius College, where he graduated B. A. as Second Wrangler in 1848, and became a Fellow of Caius.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Edinburgh Academy, St John's College, Gonville and Caius College
Positions held
Vicar, Lutheran archdeacon, Bishop
Employers
Gonville and Caius College
Also known as
Charles Frederick Frazier Mackenzie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Mackenzie?

Anglican bishop

When was Charles Mackenzie born?

Charles Mackenzie was born on 10 April 1825 in Eddleston, Portmore House.

When did Charles Mackenzie die?

Charles Mackenzie died on 31 January 1862 in Shire River.

What was Charles Mackenzie's occupation?

Charles Mackenzie was an anglican priest, mathematician, missionary and bishop.

What nationality was Charles Mackenzie?

Charles Mackenzie was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Mackenzie

· Wikidata: Q5080553

· DBpedia: Charles Mackenzie (bishop)

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