About Kenneth Thompson
Kenneth Thompson was an anglican priest.
Kenneth George Thompson (died 1975) was a bishop in the Church of England.
Education
Career
From 1940 to 1944 he was a chaplain to the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and vicar of Kneesal and Ossington in Nottinghamshire. From 1944 to 1965 he was vicar of St Mary Magdelene, Hucknall. From 1954 he was a canon of Southwell Minster. In 1962 he was appointed Archdeacon of Newark and a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1965 he was appointed Bishop of Sherwood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kenneth Thompson?
British bishop
When did Kenneth Thompson die?
Kenneth Thompson died in 1975.
What was Kenneth Thompson's occupation?
Kenneth Thompson was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Kenneth Thompson
· DBpedia: Kenneth Thompson (bishop)
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