John Turnbull
English Anglican priest
About John Turnbull
Lived 1905 – 1979 (aged 73).
John William Turnbull (29 August 1905 – 20 August 1979) was an English Anglican priest.
Early life The 2nd son of William and Elizabeth Turnbull, he was educated at Durham University and Edinburgh Theological College.
Religious life Ordained Deacon, 1934 Ordained, Priest 1935 Curate of Horton, Northumberland, 1934–36 Curate of Alnwick, 1936–41 Vicar of Longbenton, 1941–48 Vicar of All Saints’, Gosforth, 1948–62 Canon Residentiary of Ripon Cathedral, 1962–76 Archdeacon of Richmond, 1962–76 from 1962 to 1976.
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Who was John Turnbull?
English Anglican priest (1905-1979)
When was John Turnbull born?
John Turnbull was born on 29 August 1905.
When did John Turnbull die?
John Turnbull died on 20 August 1979.
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