John Treadgold Explained

John David Treadgold, LVO (30 December 1931 – 15 February 2015) was an Anglican priest.

He was born on 30 December 1931[1] and educated at the University of Nottingham, he was ordained after a period of study at Wells Theological College in 1960.[2] He was the Vicar Choral at Southwell Minster[3] and then held incumbencies at Wollaton and St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington.[4] A canon at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, he became Dean of Chichester in 1989, retiring in 2001. A carved gargoyle at Chichester Cathedral was inspired by his face.[5]

He died on 15 February 2015.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/court_and_social/article3103474.ece Times On-line
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976
  3. [Debrett's]
  4. [Who's Who]
  5. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/quiz-of-the-week-1158946.html Independent Life & Style
  6. http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/187700/treadgold Treadgold