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Christopher Armstrong

b. 1947

Dean of Blackburn (born 1947)

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About Christopher Armstrong

Born 1947. Christopher Armstrong is a British chaplain, curate, vicar, politician and information scientist.

Christopher John Armstrong (born 18 December 1947) is a priest in the Church of England, and former Dean of Blackburn.

Early life Armstrong was born on 18 December 1947. He was educated at Dunstable Grammar School and the College of the Venerable Bede, Durham University.

Ordained ministry He was ordained in 1976. He was curate at All Saints' Maidstone and then chaplain of the College of St Hild and St Bede. From 1985 to 1991 he was domestic chaplain to the Archbishop of York and diocesan director of ordinands. From then until his appointment as Dean of Blackburn he was vicar of St Martin's Scarborough. Armstrong resigned the Deanery of Blackburn effective 17 June 2016.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Chaplain, curate, vicar, politician, information scientist
Nationality
Education
Durham University
Positions held
Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Also known as
Christopher John Armstrong

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Armstrong?

Dean of Blackburn (born 1947)

When was Christopher Armstrong born?

Christopher Armstrong was born on 18 December 1947.

What is Christopher Armstrong's occupation?

Christopher Armstrong is a chaplain, curate, vicar, politician and information scientist.

What nationality is Christopher Armstrong?

Christopher Armstrong is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Armstrong

· Wikidata: Q5111862

· DBpedia: Christopher Armstrong

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