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Ean Campbell

1856 – 1921

Scottish bishop

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Lived 1856 – 1921 (aged 64). Ean Campbell was an anglican priest.

Archibald Ean Campbell (1 June 1856 – 18 April 1921) was a Scottish Anglican bishop.

Early life and education Campbell born on 1 June 1856 in the Carmyle area of Glasgow, the son of Colonel Walter Campbell of Skipness, cousin of the Duke of Argyll and Anna Henrietta Loring. He was educated at King William's College, Clare College, Cambridge, and the Theological College at Cuddesdon. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Clare College in 1880, a Master of Arts in 1883, a Doctor of Divinity in 1904 and a Doctor of Civil Law in 1910.

Ordained ministry Campbell was ordained deacon by the Bishop of Oxford, John Mackarness, in 1881, and priest in 1882 by the Bishop of Llandaff, Alfred Ollivant. After a curacy in Aberdare between 1881 and 1885, he became rector of Castle Rising, where he remained until 1891. In 1891, he became vicar of All Souls' Church in Leeds, while between 1901 and 1904 he was provost of St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth.

Bishop Campbell was elected as the fifth Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway on 8 December 1903 and was consecrated to the episcopate on 24 February 1904 at St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow. He died in office on 18 April 1921.

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Scottish people
Education
Clare College
Also known as
Rt. Rev. Archibald Ean Campbell, 12th of Skipness, Archibald Ean Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ean Campbell?

Scottish bishop

When was Ean Campbell born?

Ean Campbell was born on 1 June 1856 in Glasgow.

When did Ean Campbell die?

Ean Campbell died on 18 April 1921 in Glasgow.

What was Ean Campbell's occupation?

Ean Campbell was an anglican priest.

What nationality was Ean Campbell?

Ean Campbell's recorded nationality: Scottish people.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ean Campbell

· Wikidata: Q5325599

· DBpedia: Ean Campbell

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