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Robert Davies

1913 – 2002

Australian bishop

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About Robert Davies

Lived 1913 – 2002 (aged 88). Robert Davies was an anglican priest.

Robert Edward Davies (30 July 1913 – 17 May 2002) was the Anglican Bishop of Tasmania from 1963 to 1981.

Educated at Queensland University, he was ordained in 1937 and began his career as an assistant priest at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle, NSW. After World War II service as a chaplain with Toc H and the Royal Australian Air Force he became Warden of St John's College Brisbane. After this he was Archdeacon of Canberra, then Wagga Wagga. He became an assistant bishop of Newcastle and Warden of St John's Theological College, Morpeth in 1960 and three years later the Tasmanian diocesan bishop.

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Occupation
Education
University of Queensland
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Robert Edward Davies

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Davies?

Australian bishop (1913-2002)

When was Robert Davies born?

Robert Davies was born on 30 July 1913.

When did Robert Davies die?

Robert Davies died on 17 May 2002.

What was Robert Davies's occupation?

Robert Davies was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Davies

· Wikidata: Q7343423

· DBpedia: Robert Davies (bishop)

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