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Percy Baker

1871 – 1947

English Archdeacon

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About Percy Baker

Lived 1871 – 1947 (aged 76).

John Percy Baker (9 February 1871 – 28 December 1947) was Archdeacon of Warrington from 1934 until shortly before his death.

Baker was educated at Kimbolton Grammar School, King Edward's School, Birmingham, Emmanuel College, Cambridge and Ridley Hall, Cambridge; and ordained in 1894. He was a curate at St Aubyn, Devonport (1894–98) then St Andrew, Plymouth, (1898–1901); Vicar of Ellacombe (1901–09) then Mossley Hill (1921–35); Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral (1920–34); and Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Liverpool (1928–44).

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Important facts

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Education
Emmanuel College, Kimbolton School, King Edward's School
Also known as
John Percy Baker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Percy Baker?

English Archdeacon (1871-1947)

When was Percy Baker born?

Percy Baker was born on 9 February 1871.

When did Percy Baker die?

Percy Baker died on 28 December 1947.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Percy Baker

· Wikidata: Q20810450

· DBpedia: Percy Baker (archdeacon)

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