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George Henderson

1921 – 1996

Bishop, born 1921

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About George Henderson

Lived 1921 – 1996 (aged 74). George Henderson was an anglican priest.

George Kennedy Buchanan Henderson (5 December 1922 – 26 September 1997) was a Scottish Anglican bishop in the 20th century. He was Bishop of Argyll and The Isles and elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Henderson was educated at the University of Edinburgh and ordained in 1945. He began his ordained ministry with a curacy at Christ Church, Glasgow, after which he was the priest in charge of St Bride's, Nether Lochaber and then the rector of St Andrew's Fort William. In 1973, he became Dean of the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles and was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1974. In 1977 he became Bishop of Argyll and The Isles (diocesan bishop of the same diocese). He was elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church in 1990 and retired in 1992.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Scottish people
Education
Durham University, University of Edinburgh, Oban High School
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
George Kennedy Buchanan Henderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Henderson?

bishop, born 1921

When was George Henderson born?

George Henderson was born on 5 December 1921 in Oban.

When did George Henderson die?

George Henderson died on 26 September 1996 in Onich.

What was George Henderson's occupation?

George Henderson was an anglican priest.

What nationality was George Henderson?

George Henderson's recorded nationality: Scottish people.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Henderson

· Wikidata: Q5540403

· DBpedia: George Henderson (bishop)

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