Temple Hamlyn

Nathaniel Temple Hamlyn was an Anglican bishop in Africa [1] in the first decade of the 20th century.

Hamlyn was educated at Totnes Grammar School and Durham University, completing his Licentiate of Theology in 1899, followed by a MA in 1902, and a doctorate in Divinity in 1904.[2] He was ordained in 1891 and began his career with a Curacy in Eglingham.[2] His career took him to Africa as a CMS Missionary where he rose to become Archdeacon of Lagos [3] and then an Assistant Bishop[4] before becoming Bishop of Accra in 1908.[5] Returning to England he held incumbencies in Eaton and Great Yarmouth

Outside his clerical duties Hamlyn maintained an interest in Archaeology and produced various drawings for archaeological societies.[2]

References
  1. Bishop Hamlyn. (Obituaries) The Times Monday, Jan 28, 1929; p. 17; Issue 45112; col B
  2. "Hamlyn, Rt Rev. N. Temple". Who's Who 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  3. "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  4. Ecclesiastical Intelligence The Times Saturday, Oct 29, 1904; p. 13; Issue 37538; col C
  5. List of Bishops of Accra at stceciliaghana.org Archived 2011-07-28 at the Wayback Machine
Church of England titles
New office Bishop of Accra
1908–1910		 Succeeded by
Mowbray O'Rorke


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