Edwin Davidson

Edwin John Davidson (12 February 1899 – 1 April 1958) was the 4th Bishop of Gippsland[1] from 1955[2] until his death in 1958.[3]

Educated at the University of Sydney,[4] he was ordained in 1926.[5] From then until 1930 he was a Toc H Chaplain. Later he was a Residentiary Canon firstly at Bathurst and later (until his elevation to the Episcopate) Rector of St James, Sydney.[6]

Notes

  1. ↑ Diocesan history Archived September 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ The Times, Saturday, Jul 02, 1955; pg. 5; Issue 53262; col GNew Bishop of Gippsland
  3. ↑ Obituary Bishop Of Gippsland The Times Wednesday, Apr 02, 1958; pg. 12; Issue 54115; col D
  4. ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  5. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940-41 Oxford, OUP,1941
  6. ↑ There is a memorial to him at this church
Religious titles
Preceded by
Donald Burns Blackwood		 Bishop of Gippsland
1955–1958		 Succeeded by
David Arthur Garnsey


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