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David Maddock

1915 – 1984

British Anglican bishop

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About David Maddock

Lived 1915 – 1984 (aged 68–69). David Maddock was an anglican priest.

David Rokeby Maddock (30 May 1915 – 20 August 1984) was Bishop of Dunwich from 1967 to 1976.

He was born on 30 May 1915 and educated at Clifton College and St Catherine's College, Oxford.

After ordination he was a curate at Chard and then Vicar of Wilton before 14 years as Rector of Wareham and finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, the Archdeacon of Sherborne (1961–1967) and, from 1966, also Rector of West Stafford in Dorset. He was then appointed Provost of St Edmundsbury (1976–1981).

Maddock was a Freemason, initiated in the Apollo University Lodge, Oxford, in 1937.

He died on 14 August 1984 and was succeeded by William Johnston.

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Important facts

Born
1915
Birth century
Died
1984
Occupation
Education
Clifton College, St Catherine's College
Positions held
Bishop of Dunwich, Archdeacon of Sherborne, Archdeacon of Sudbury
Also known as
David Rokeby Maddock

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Maddock?

British Anglican bishop

When was David Maddock born?

David Maddock was born in 1915.

When did David Maddock die?

David Maddock died in 1984.

What was David Maddock's occupation?

David Maddock was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Maddock

· Wikidata: Q5237033

· DBpedia: David Maddock

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