About George Noakes
Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 83). George Noakes was a British anglican priest.
George Noakes (13 September 1924 – 14 July 2008) was a Welsh Anglican bishop, who served as Bishop of St Davids (1982–1991) and the Archbishop of Wales (1986–1991), head of the Church in Wales.
Biography Noakes was born on 13 September 1924 in Ceredigion, Wales. His family life was bi-lingual. He then trained for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. From 1950 to 1955, he served his curacy in Lampeter in the Diocese of St Davids. He served as Archdeacon of Cardigan from 1979 to 1982. In 1987, he was additionally elected Archbishop of Wales, the head of the Church in Wales. He was a supporter of the ordination of women to the priesthood.
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Who was George Noakes?
British bishop (1924–2008)
When was George Noakes born?
George Noakes was born on 13 September 1924 in Ceredigion.
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George Noakes died on 14 July 2008 in Carmarthen.
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George Noakes was an anglican priest.
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George Noakes was British.
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