Edwin Davidson Explained

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' Church, Sydney (1938-55).[6]

Notes

  1. http://www.gippsanglican.org.au/history.html Diocesan history
  2. [The Times]
  3. Obituary Bishop Of Gippsland The Times Wednesday, Apr 02, 1958; pg. 12; Issue 54115; col D
  4. [Who's Who (UK)|“Who was Who”]
  5. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  6. http://www.sjks.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=151&Itemid=60 There is a memorial to him at this church

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