Robert Nelson (bishop)
Robert Nelson (26 June 1913 – 3 June 1959) was the sixth Bishop of Middleton from 1958 until his death a year later.[1]
Born on 26 June 1913 and educated at Carlisle Grammar School and Leeds University, he was ordained in 1936. After curacies at Grange-over-Sands and Leeds he became Vicar of Barrow-in-Furness [2] before a nine-year stint as Rector of Liverpool.[3] A noted broadcaster, he died on 3 June 1959.
Notes
- The Times, Thursday, 4 Jun 1959; pg. 16; Issue 54478; col G Suffragan Bishop Of Middleton Rt. Rev. Robert Nelson
- Who was Who 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- The Times, Saturday, 29 Jun 1957; pg. 8; Issue 53880; col D
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by Frank Woods |
Bishop of Middleton 1958 – 1959 |
Succeeded by Edward Ralph Wickham |
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