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John Evans

1915 – 1996

Anglican priest who served as the Archdeacon of Surrey

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Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80). John Evans was a British.

John Mascal Evans (17 May 1915 - 29 February 1996) was an Anglican priest, most notably archdeacon of Surrey from 1968 to 1980.

Evans was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead; Brasenose College, Oxford; and Wells Theological College. He was ordained priest in 1939, having been made deacon the previous year. He served as a curate in Epsom from 1938 to 1943. In August 1940, he escorted children being evacuated to Canada as part of Children's Overseas Reception Board.

In 1938, he became minister of the conventional district of St John the Baptist, Stoneleigh, and five years later he became perpetual curate for the same parish. and vicar of Walton-on-Thames (1960-1968). During his time in Walton, St Mary's Church was extended.

Evans was appointed an honorary canon of Guildford Cathedral in 1963 and became archdeacon of Surrey in 1968.

Evans was the younger brother of Lewis Evans, who was bishop of Barbados from 1960 to 1972.

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St John's School, Leatherhead, Brasenose College
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John Mascal Evans

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Evans?

Anglican priest who served as the Archdeacon of Surrey

When was John Evans born?

John Evans was born on 17 May 1915.

When did John Evans die?

John Evans died on 29 February 1996.

What nationality was John Evans?

John Evans was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Evans

· Wikidata: Q28777477

· DBpedia: John Evans (archdeacon of Surrey)

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