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Robert Martineau

1913 – 1999

British bishop

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About Robert Martineau

Lived 1913 – 1999 (aged 85). Robert Martineau was a British anglican priest.

Robert Arnold Schürhoff Martineau (22 August 1913 – 28 June 1999) was a British bishop who was the first Bishop of Huntingdon and who was later translated to Blackburn.

Born in Birmingham and educated at King Edward's School and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, he was ordained in 1938. His first post was as a curate at Melksham after which he was a World War II chaplain in the RAFVR.

When peace returned he became Vicar of Ovenden, Halifax, and then Allerton, Merseyside, before his ordination to the episcopate.

He died in Denbigh, Clwyd.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity Hall, King Edward's School
Positions held
Bishop of Huntingdon, Bishop of Blackburn, Canon
Awards
Tyson Medal
Also known as
Robert Arnold Schurhoff Martineau, Robert A. S. Martineau, Robert A. Martineau, Robert Arnold Martineau, Robert A. Schurhoff Martineau, Robert Arnold Schürhoff Martineau

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Martineau?

British bishop (1913–1999)

When was Robert Martineau born?

Robert Martineau was born on 22 August 1913 in Birmingham.

When did Robert Martineau die?

Robert Martineau died on 28 June 1999 in Denbigh.

What was Robert Martineau's occupation?

Robert Martineau was an anglican priest.

What nationality was Robert Martineau?

Robert Martineau was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Martineau

· Wikidata: Q7347394

· DBpedia: Robert Martineau

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