About Richard H. Nelson
Lived 1859 – 1931 (aged 71). Richard H. Nelson was an American anglican priest.
Richard Henry Nelson (November 10, 1859 – April 25, 1931) was the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany in the United States from 1913 to 1929, as well as being coadjutor from 1904 to 1913 under the first bishop, William Croswell Doane.
Biography Nelson attended Trinity Collage where he was a member of the Fraternity of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) and received a B.A. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a M.A. and D.D. Nelson was elected in 1903 as a bishop coadjutor of Albany. He "was consecrated at a most impressive service in the Cathedral, [on] May 19, 1904."
He was replaced by G. Ashton Oldham.
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Who was Richard H. Nelson?
Episcopal bishop in America (1859-1931)
When was Richard H. Nelson born?
Richard H. Nelson was born on 10 November 1859 in New York (state), New York City, United States.
When did Richard H. Nelson die?
Richard H. Nelson died on 25 April 1931 in Albany, New York, United States.
What was Richard H. Nelson's occupation?
Richard H. Nelson was an anglican priest.
What nationality was Richard H. Nelson?
Richard H. Nelson was American.
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