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George Holmes

1858 – 1912

Anglican bishop in Canada

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About George Holmes

Lived 1858 – 1912 (aged 53–54). George Holmes was an anglican priest.

George Holmes was an English-born Anglican bishop in Canada from 1905 to 1912.

Holmes was born in Kendal, Westmorland on 23 November 1858 and ordained in 1887 after which he was a Church Mission Society (CMS) missionary in the Northwest Territories. In 1901 he became Archdeacon of Athabasca and four years later was ordained to the episcopate as the Bishop of Moosonoe. He was translated to the Diocese of Athabasca in 1909. He died on 3 February 1912 and was buried at Highgate Cemetery.

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Born
1858
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Died
1912
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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Holmes?

Anglican bishop in Canada

When was George Holmes born?

George Holmes was born in 1858.

When did George Holmes die?

George Holmes died in 1912.

What was George Holmes's occupation?

George Holmes was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Holmes

· Wikidata: Q5540689

· DBpedia: George Holmes (bishop)

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