About Simon Phipps
Lived 1921 – 2001 (aged 79). Simon Phipps was a British theologian and anglican priest.
Simon Wilton Phipps MC (1921–2001) was a British Anglican bishop, who served as Bishop of Lincoln between 1974 and 1987.
Life
He was born on 6 July 1921, the son of Captain William Duncan Phipps R.N. and Pamela Ross, and was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge.
Following the war, having read History at Trinity, he studied for the priesthood at Westcott House, Cambridge. A talented writer of lyrics, he was President of Footlights in 1949.
In 1953, after a short spell as a curate in Huddersfield, Phipps was appointed Chaplain at Trinity.
In 1968, Phipps was appointed as Suffragan Bishop of Horsham. In 1974 he was translated to Lincoln in 1974, where he served as Bishop until 1987.
Marriage and death In 1973, he married Mary Welch, who died in 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Simon Phipps?
British bishop (1921-2001)
When was Simon Phipps born?
Simon Phipps was born on 6 July 1921.
When did Simon Phipps die?
Simon Phipps died on 29 January 2001.
What was Simon Phipps's occupation?
Simon Phipps was a theologian and anglican priest.
What nationality was Simon Phipps?
Simon Phipps was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Simon Phipps (bishop)
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