Charles Marryat
Dean of Adelaide
About Charles Marryat
Lived 1827 – 1906 (aged 79).
Charles Marryat (26 June 1827 – 29 September 1906) was the Dean of Adelaide from 1887 until his death.
Early life Marryat was born in London on 26 June 1827, and Caroline Short, sister of Augustus Short, bishop of Adelaide.
Marryat was educated at Eton and The Queen's College, Oxford and ordained in 1852.
He twice acted as Coadjutor Bishop of Adelaide during interregnums.
Death and legacy He died on 29 September 1906.
The suburb of Marryatville and the town of Port Augusta were named after Augusta.
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Who was Charles Marryat?
Dean of Adelaide (1827–1906)
When was Charles Marryat born?
Charles Marryat was born on 26 June 1827.
When did Charles Marryat die?
Charles Marryat died on 29 September 1906 in North Adelaide.
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