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William Moorhead

1882 – 1962

Bishop of Fredericton, Canada

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About William Moorhead

Lived 1882 – 1962 (aged 79–80). William Moorhead was an anglican priest.

William Henry Moorhead (1882–1962) was the fourth Bishop of Fredericton.

He was born in Longford in Ireland, educated at Bishops University and ordained in 1912. He was a curate at St Peter, Sherbrooke then a chaplain to the CEF until 1919. He then held incumbencies at St Luke's, Grand-Mère, Quebec and St Paul, Saint John, New Brunswick until 1936 when he became Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton.

Three years later he ascended to the episcopate, retiring in 1956.

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Important facts

Born
1882
Birth century
Died
1962
Occupation
Education
Bishop's University
Also known as
William Henry Moorhead, Rt. Rev. William Henry Moorhead

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Moorhead?

Bishop of Fredericton, Canada (1882–1962)

When was William Moorhead born?

William Moorhead was born in 1882.

When did William Moorhead die?

William Moorhead died in 1962.

What was William Moorhead's occupation?

William Moorhead was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Moorhead

· Wikidata: Q8015785

· DBpedia: William Moorhead

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