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George Dunsford Barne

1879 – 1954

Bishop of Lahore; Jamaican-born Anglican bishop and England cricketer

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Lived 1879 – 1954 (aged 75). George Dunsford Barne was a British cricketer and anglican priest.

George Dunsford Barne (6 May 1879 – 18 June 1954) was a Jamaican-born British Anglican priest who was Bishop of Lahore between 1932 and 1949. He was also a cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club.

Educated at Clifton College and Oriel College, Oxford, Barne picked up a single first-class appearance for Somerset against Oxford University in 1904. Somerset lost the match by an innings margin, with Barne picking up one run in the first innings and nine in the second as a tailend batsman. Barne's brothers-in-law, Alexander Streatfeild-Moore and Edward Streatfeild, played first-class cricket in the late 19th century, the former playing county cricket for Kent, the latter for Surrey. In 1933, Barne officiated in a first-class match between Patiala and a touring Marylebone Cricket Club team.

After a short period as a schoolmaster, he was ordained in 1904 and after a curacy at St John the Baptist Summertown, Oxford he became a Missionary in India, eventually rising to be Principal of the Lawrence Royal Military School, Sanawar before appointment to the episcopate. A common room at the Edwardes College Peshawar is named Barnes Room, which he inaugurated in 1938. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1919 New Year Honours. He became a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1923.

His last post was as Vicar of Harthill, South Yorkshire, although he died in Hammersmith.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Clifton College, Oriel College
Positions held
Bishop of Lahore
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire
Also known as
George Barne, Reverend George Barne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Dunsford Barne?

Bishop of Lahore; Jamaican-born Anglican bishop and England cricketer (1879-1954)

When was George Dunsford Barne born?

George Dunsford Barne was born on 6 May 1879 in Jamaica.

When did George Dunsford Barne die?

George Dunsford Barne died on 18 June 1954 in London.

What was George Dunsford Barne's occupation?

George Dunsford Barne was a cricketer and anglican priest.

What nationality was George Dunsford Barne?

George Dunsford Barne was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Dunsford Barne

· Wikidata: Q5536726

· DBpedia: George Barne (bishop)

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