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Martin Wallace

b. 1948

British bishop

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About Martin Wallace

Born 1948. Martin Wallace is a British anglican priest.

Martin William Wallace (born 16 November 1948) is a retired Church of England bishop. He was the Bishop of Selby from 2003 to 2013.

Early life He was trained for the priesthood at King's College London (Winchester scholarship, Bachelor of Divinity {BDHons}, Associate of King's College {AKC}), spending his final year at St Augustine's College, Canterbury.

Religious life He was ordained in 1972 he began his career with a curacy at St Alban Attercliffe in the Diocese of Sheffield and was then successively vicar of St Mark, Forest Gate, rural dean of Newham, priest in charge of St Thomas Bradwell-on-Sea and St Lawrence, St Lawrence, Newland, and chaplain to St Peter on the Wall, Bradwell-on-Sea, and industrial chaplain to Bradwell Power Station and Archdeacon of Colchester before appointment to the episcopate. and he lives in Bridlington, Yorkshire.

Styles The Reverend Martin Wallace (1972–1989) The Reverend Canon Martin Wallace (1989–1997) The Venerable Martin Wallace (1997–2003) The Right Reverend Martin Wallace (2003–present)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
King's College London
Positions held
Archdeacon of Colchester, Bishop of Selby
Also known as
Martin William Wallace, Martin W. Wallace

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Wallace?

British bishop

When was Martin Wallace born?

Martin Wallace was born on 16 November 1948 in County Borough of West Ham.

What is Martin Wallace's occupation?

Martin Wallace is an anglican priest.

What nationality is Martin Wallace?

Martin Wallace is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Wallace

· Wikidata: Q6776841

· DBpedia: Martin Wallace (bishop)

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