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George Kilpatrick

1910 – 1989

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Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 78). George Kilpatrick was a Canadian theologian and university teacher.

George Dunbar Kilpatrick (15 September 1910 – 14 January 1989) was an Anglican priest and theologian. He was Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture at the University of Oxford from 1949 to 1977.

Life Kilpatrick was born in Coal Creek, British Columbia, Canada.

Education He studied at University College, London (obtaining a first-class degree in classics in 1932) and Oriel College, Oxford (obtaining a second-class degree in Literae Humaniores (classics) in 1934 and a second-class degree in theology in 1936, as well as a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1944). In 1948 he obtained his Doctor of Divinity degree.

Academic work He was ordained deacon in 1936 and priest in 1937, serving as a curate in Horsell, Surrey, and in Selly Oak, Birmingham. His publications included The Origins of the Gospel according to St Matthew (1946), The Trial of Jesus (1953) and The Eucharist in Bible and Liturgy (1984), as well as various articles in journals and periodicals. He died on 14 January 1989.

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
University College London, Oriel College, University of Oxford
Positions held
Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture
Employers
University of Nottingham
Also known as
George Dunbar Kilpatrick

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Who was George Kilpatrick?

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When was George Kilpatrick born?

George Kilpatrick was born on 15 September 1910 in Coal Creek.

When did George Kilpatrick die?

George Kilpatrick died on 14 January 1989.

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George Kilpatrick was a theologian and university teacher.

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George Kilpatrick was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Kilpatrick

· Wikidata: Q5541337

· DBpedia: George Kilpatrick

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