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Guy Warman

1872 – 1953

British Anglican bishop

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Lived 1872 – 1953 (aged 80). Guy Warman was a British anglican priest.

Frederic Sumpter Guy Warman (5 November 1872 – 12 February 1953) was an Anglican bishop who held three separate episcopal appointments between 1919 and 1947.

He was educated at Merchant Taylors' and Pembroke College, Oxford and ordained priest in 1896. After curacies at Leyton (1895–99) and Hastings (1899–1901), he was Vice Principal of St Aidan's College, Birkenhead. He was Vicar of Birkenhead from 1902 to 1907; Principal of St Aidan's College, Birkenhead from 1907 to 1916 and Vicar of Bradford from 1916 to 1919. He was elevated to the episcopate in 1919. After four years in Cornwall as Bishop of Truro he was translated to Chelmsford in 1923 and six years later to Manchester. His translation to Manchester was effected by the confirmation of his election, on 21 January 1929 at York Minster.

From 1910 to 1914 he was editor of The Churchman jointly with Dawson Dawson-Walker, professor of Biblical Exegesis at Durham University.

He retired in 1947 and died six years later. He had married Gertrude, the daughter of surveyor Norwood Earle, and had two sons. His son, Francis Frederic Guy, was later Archdeacon of Aston.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Pembroke College, Merchant Taylors' School, Pembroke College, Oxford
Positions held
Bishop of Truro, Anglican Bishop of Chelmsford, Bishop of Manchester
Also known as
Frederic Sumpter Guy Warman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guy Warman?

British Anglican bishop (1872-1953)

When was Guy Warman born?

Guy Warman was born on 5 November 1872.

When did Guy Warman die?

Guy Warman died on 12 February 1953.

What was Guy Warman's occupation?

Guy Warman was an anglican priest.

What nationality was Guy Warman?

Guy Warman was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy Warman

· Wikidata: Q5622660

· DBpedia: Guy Warman

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