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Godfrey Smith

1878 – 1968

Archdeacon of Furness from 1926 until his death

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About Godfrey Smith

Lived 1878 – 1968 (aged 89–90). Godfrey Smith was a curate.

Godfrey Smith (14 July 1878 – 1 August 1944) was Archdeacon of Furness from 1926 until his death.

He was educated at Charterhouse, Magdalen College, Oxford and Wells Theological College; and ordained in 1903. After curacies in Barrow-in-Furness and Grange-over-Sands he held incumbencies at Walney Island, Cartmel, Wentworth, South Yorkshire (where he was also Chaplain to the 7th Earl Fitzwilliam and Haverthwaite.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1968
Occupation
Curate
Education
Magdalen College, Charterhouse School

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People whose lives overlapped Godfrey Smith's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Godfrey Smith?

Archdeacon of Furness from 1926 until his death

When was Godfrey Smith born?

Godfrey Smith was born on 14 July 1878.

When did Godfrey Smith die?

Godfrey Smith died in 1968.

What was Godfrey Smith's occupation?

Godfrey Smith was a curate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Godfrey Smith

· Wikidata: Q20731801

· DBpedia: Godfrey Smith (priest)

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