John Hales
British Anglican priest
About John Hales
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 81). John Hales was a British military chaplain.
John Percy Hales (b Birstwith 7 October 1870; d Southwell 6 September 1952) was a British Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Newark from 1936 to 1946.
Picken was educated at Winchester and Jesus College, Cambridge. He was Rector of Cotgrave from 1897 to 1924; and then of Gedling from 1924 to 1937. He was also Chaplain to 8th Sherwood Foresters from 1913 to 1922 when he became Senior Chaplain to the 46th North Midland Division.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hales?
British Anglican priest
When was John Hales born?
John Hales was born on 7 October 1870.
When did John Hales die?
John Hales died on 6 September 1952.
What was John Hales's occupation?
John Hales was a military chaplain.
What nationality was John Hales?
John Hales was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hales (archdeacon of Newark)
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