Charles Ferguson-Davie

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Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Portal".Charles James Ferguson-Davie (1872–1963) was an Anglican bishop, the first Bishop of Singapore, appointed 1910.[1]

Born into a clerical family,[2] Ferguson-Davie was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge.[3][4] Ordained in 1896, his first post was as a curate at St Paul, Preston.[5] He then became an USPG missionary.

Ferguson-Davie became the first Anglican Diocese of Singapore from 1909 to 1927.[6][7]

Ferguson-Davie was also a Priest and Warden in Natal. When he died he was the Church’s most senior bishop, having been consecrated 63 years earlier.[8]

Personal life

In 1902, he married Charlotte Elizabeth Ferguson-Davie.[7]

References

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  2. His father was Charles Robert Ferguson-Davie, Rector of Yelverton, Norfolk >“Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 Template:ISBN
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  4. University Intelligence. Oxford, Oct. 12. (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Wednesday, Oct 13, 1909; pg. 12; Issue 39889; col C
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  8. Rt. Rev. C. J. Fergusondavie Obituary The Times Tuesday, Sep 17, 1963; pg. 15; Issue 55808; col B

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Church of England titles
New title Bishop of Singapore
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