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Howard Clark

1903 – 1983

Canadian bishop

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About Howard Clark

Lived 1903 – 1983 (aged 79). Howard Clark was a Canadian anglican priest.

Howard Hewlett Clark (April 23, 1901 – January 21, 1983) was Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada from 1959 to 1971.

Born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Clark attended the University of Trinity College in Toronto. He was first appointed Curate of St. John the Baptist Norway in Toronto, Ontario in 1930. In 1932 he was made Curate of Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. He became Priest-in-Charge in 1938, Rector in 1939, and Dean and Rector from 1945 to 1953. He was Bishop of the Diocese of Edmonton from 1954 to 1961 and Bishop of Rupert's Land from 1961 to 1970. He was elected Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada in 1959; and became metropolitan of Rupert's Land in 1961.

In 1970 Clark was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. From 1971 to 1982 he was Chancellor of Trinity College, Toronto.

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Important facts

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Education
Trinity College
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Companion of the Order of Canada
Also known as
Most Rev. Howard Hewlett Clark, Howard Hewlett Clark

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Howard Clark?

Canadian bishop (1903-1983)

When was Howard Clark born?

Howard Clark was born on 23 April 1903 in Fort Macleod.

When did Howard Clark die?

Howard Clark died on 21 January 1983.

What was Howard Clark's occupation?

Howard Clark was an anglican priest.

What nationality was Howard Clark?

Howard Clark was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Howard Clark

· Wikidata: Q5919302

· DBpedia: Howard Clark (bishop)

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