Ezra Martinson Explained

Ezra Douglas Martinson,^[1] MBE was an Anglican bishop in Africa in the third quarter of the 20th century.^[2]

Education

Martinson was educated at King's College London.^[3]

Career summary

• ordained deacon, 1915
• ordained priest, 1916
• Priest Diocese of Accra, 1915–1937
• Archdeacon of Sedonki
• Archdeacon of Kumasi
• Assistant Bishop of Accra, 1951–1963^[4]

Honours

Martinson was awarded the MBE for services to education in 1943.^[5]

References

1. https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp134993/ezra-douglas-martinson NPG details
2. "The Anglican Story in Ghana: From Mission Beginnings to Province of Ghana" Pobee, J.S. p192: Accra; Amanza; 2006
3. The Cambridge University List of Members up to 31 December 1988
4. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
5. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36033/supplement/2437/data.pdf London Gazette