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Walter Harper

1848 – 1930

New Zealand priest

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About Walter Harper

Lived 1848 – 1930 (aged 81). Walter Harper was a New Zealand priest.

Walter Harper (12 January 1848 – 6 January 1930) was Dean of Christchurch from 1901 until 1913.

Harper was born on 12 January 1848 at Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire, England. He was the fourteenth child of Henry Harper, a former Bishop of Christchurch, and Emily Harper . His parents emigrated to Christchurch in New Zealand on the Egmont, arriving in Lyttelton on 23 December 1856. Harper received his education at Christ's College, Christchurch (1857–1868) in Christchurch, and Trinity College, Oxford; and ordained in 1873. After a curacy in Bebington he was Vicar of Ellesmere then Christchurch. He was principal of the Upper Department at Christ's College, Christchurch and sub-dean of Christchurch Cathedral from 1893 until 1900.

On 13 July 1875, Harper married Emily Hope at St Andrew's Church in Bebington, Merseyside, England. They had a son and a daughter. On 23 January 1919, Harper married Sibella Ross at St John the Baptist Church in Christchurch. She was the daughter of George Ross. and was buried at Barbadoes Street Cemetery. His second wife died in 1934.

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Trinity College
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Very Rev. Walter Harper

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Harper?

New Zealand priest (1848-1930)

When was Walter Harper born?

Walter Harper was born on 12 January 1848 in Stratfield Mortimer.

When did Walter Harper die?

Walter Harper died on 6 January 1930 in Christchurch.

What was Walter Harper's occupation?

Walter Harper was a priest.

What nationality was Walter Harper?

Walter Harper was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Harper

· Wikidata: Q19519680

· DBpedia: Walter Harper (priest)

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