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John Flitcroft

1914 – 1994

British clergyman

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About John Flitcroft

Lived 1914 – 1994 (aged 79–80). John Flitcroft was a British cleric.

The Reverend John Flitcroft (1914–1994) was a British cleric, academic and historian.

Career Flitcroft was educated at the University of Manchester, studying for his Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in 1936 and 1937 respectively. He then studied at Bishops' College, Cheshunt before being ordained as a deacon in 1938 and later ordained as a priest in 1939. He was appointed to numerous livings during the war years and afterwards, before being appointed as lecturer in theology at the University of Manchester in 1954, which post he held until 1966. At the university he was also Warden of Hulme Hall, a Church of England hall of residence, from 1950 to 1964. During this time, he was also an active Member of the Chetham Society, serving as Council Member from 1945 until 1971, and as Secretary from 1951 to 1964. He was appointed as an Honorary Curate of St Ann's Church, Manchester in 1954 and was later the Vicar of St Cuthbert's Church, Lytham from 1966 to 1979. He retired to Renfrewshire in 1979. He died in 1994.

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Important facts

Born
1914
Birth century
Died
1994
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Manchester
Positions held
Secretary
Employers
University of Manchester
Also known as
The Revered John Flitcroft

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Flitcroft?

British clergyman (1914-1994)

When was John Flitcroft born?

John Flitcroft was born in 1914.

When did John Flitcroft die?

John Flitcroft died in 1994.

What was John Flitcroft's occupation?

John Flitcroft was a cleric.

What nationality was John Flitcroft?

John Flitcroft was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Flitcroft

· Wikidata: Q104528574

· DBpedia: John Flitcroft

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