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Michael Stancliffe

1916 – 1987

Canon of Westminster

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About Michael Stancliffe

Lived 1916 – 1987 (aged 70). Michael Stancliffe was a British curate, priest in charge, teacher and chaplain.

Michael Staffurth Stancliffe (8 April 1916 – 26 March 1987) was an English Anglican priest who served as the Dean of Winchester from 1969 to 1986.

Career Stancliffe trained for ordination at Lincoln Theological College, and was ordained deacon in 1940 and priest in 1941. He was a curate at St James', Southbroom, Devizes 1940–1943 before becoming the priest-in-charge at Ramsbury 1943–1944, and then curate of Cirencester and priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity, Watermoor, Cirencester, 1944–1949.

He was then a Master and Chaplain at Westminster School 1949–1957 and also Preacher to Lincoln's Inn, 1954–1957. Following this he was Rector of St Margaret's, Westminster, a Canon of Westminster Abbey 1957–1969, and Speaker's Chaplain 1961–1969 before his elevation to the Deanery of Winchester.

He was a member of General Synod 1970–1980 and Chairman of the Council for Places of Worship, 1972–1975; Fellow of Winchester College 1973.

His son, David Stancliffe, was the Bishop of Salisbury.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Curate, priest in charge, teacher, chaplain
Nationality
Education
Haileybury and Imperial Service College, Trinity College, Trinity College, Oxford
Positions held
Dean of Winchester
Also known as
Michael Staffurth Stancliffe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael Stancliffe?

Canon of Westminster (1916-1987)

When was Michael Stancliffe born?

Michael Stancliffe was born on 8 April 1916.

When did Michael Stancliffe die?

Michael Stancliffe died on 26 March 1987.

What was Michael Stancliffe's occupation?

Michael Stancliffe was a curate, priest in charge, teacher and chaplain.

What nationality was Michael Stancliffe?

Michael Stancliffe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Stancliffe

· Wikidata: Q6834552

· DBpedia: Michael Stancliffe

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