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Edwin Davidson

1899 – 1958

Australian bishop

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About Edwin Davidson

Lived 1899 – 1958 (aged 59). Edwin Davidson was an anglican priest.

Edwin John Davidson (12 February 1899 – 1 April 1958) was the 4th bishop of Gippsland in Victoria, Australia from 1955 until his death in 1958.

Educated at the University of Sydney, he was ordained in 1926. From then until 1930 he was a Toc H Chaplain. Later he was a Residentiary Canon firstly at Bathurst and later (until his elevation to the episcopate) Rector of St James' Church, Sydney (1938-55).

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University of Sydney
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Edwin John Davidson

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Who was Edwin Davidson?

Australian bishop

When was Edwin Davidson born?

Edwin Davidson was born on 12 February 1899.

When did Edwin Davidson die?

Edwin Davidson died on 1 April 1958.

What was Edwin Davidson's occupation?

Edwin Davidson was an anglican priest.

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· Wikipedia: Edwin Davidson

· Wikidata: Q5346345

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