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James Cowan

b. 1951

Bishop of British Columbia; Canadian Anglican bishop

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About James Cowan

Born 1951. James Cowan is a Canadian anglican priest.

James Cowan (born 1951) was the twelfth Anglican Bishop of British Columbia, serving from 2004 to 2013.

Cowan was educated at the University of Saskatchewan and ordained in 1977. He worked in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle for 20 years before coming to British Columbia to be its Diocesan Executive Officer, a post he held until his appointment to the episcopate.

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Important facts

Born
1951
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Saskatchewan
Positions held
Bishop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Cowan's

Frequently asked questions

Who is James Cowan?

Bishop of British Columbia; Canadian Anglican bishop

When was James Cowan born?

James Cowan was born in 1951.

What is James Cowan's occupation?

James Cowan is an anglican priest.

What nationality is James Cowan?

James Cowan is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Cowan

· Wikidata: Q16151210

· DBpedia: James Cowan (bishop)

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