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John Phillips

1879 – 1947

Dean of Monmouth

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About John Phillips

Lived 1879 – 1947 (aged 67). John Phillips was a dean.

John Leoline Phillips (2 August 1879 – 31 March 1947) was the Dean of Monmouth from 1931 until 1946.

Phillips was born in Radyr. He was educated at Christ College, Brecon, and Keble College, Oxford; and ordained in 1909. He was a schoolmaster at St Paul's West Kensington from 1905 until 1921 (also serving in the RAOC during World War I) when he became Headmaster of his old school, a post he held until his appointment as Dean. He died in Newport.

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Dean
Education
Keble College
Also known as
John Leoline Phillips

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Phillips?

Dean of Monmouth (1879-1947)

When was John Phillips born?

John Phillips was born on 2 August 1879.

When did John Phillips die?

John Phillips died on 31 March 1947.

What was John Phillips's occupation?

John Phillips was a dean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Phillips

· Wikidata: Q19975060

· DBpedia: John Phillips (priest)

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