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Herbert Jones

1861 – 1920

British suffragen bishop of Lewes and archdeacon of Chichester

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Lived 1861 – 1920 (aged 58–59). Herbert Jones was an anglican priest.

Herbert Edward Jones (6 April 1861 – 20 February 1920) was an English clergyman, the second Suffragan Bishop of Lewes and Archdeacon of Chichester.

Biography The second son of Sir Willoughby Jones, 3rd Baronet, he was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, ordained in 1884 and began his career with a curacy at St Andrews, Westminster. He was then successively the incumbent at Knebworth, Petworth and Hitchin before ascending being appointed Archdeacon of Chichester and ordinated as Suffragan Bishop of Lewes in 1914, posts he held until his death, after a long illness, at Hove on 20 February 1920.

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Important facts

Born
1861
Birth century
Died
1920
Occupation
Education
Eton College, Trinity College
Positions held
Bishop of Lewes
Also known as
Rt. Rev. Herbert Edward Jones, Rt. Rev. Herbert Jones, Herbert Edward Jones

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Jones?

British suffragen bishop of Lewes and archdeacon of Chichester (1861–1920)

When was Herbert Jones born?

Herbert Jones was born in 1861.

When did Herbert Jones die?

Herbert Jones died in 1920.

What was Herbert Jones's occupation?

Herbert Jones was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Jones

· Wikidata: Q5734734

· DBpedia: Herbert Jones (bishop of Lewes)

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