Martin Leonard Explained

Martin Patrick Grainge Leonard DSO was an Anglican suffragan bishop from 1953 until his death.[1] [2]

Leonard was born at Torpenhow, near Cockermouth, Cumberland, on 5 July 1889. He was educated at Rossall, Fleetwood, Lancashire[3] and Oriel College, Oxford before embarking on an ecclesiastical career including service as a World War I chaplain. Afterward, Leonard occupied a similar post at Cheltenham College. He spent 14 years with the Toc H organisation. Leonard subsequently became Rector of Hatfield, Rural Dean of Hertford, and Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow.[4] [5] He was a Bishop of Thetford, and a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scout movement.

He died on 21 July 1963.[6]

Works

"A book of Prayers and Hymns Selected for Scouts"; London; C. A. Pearson; 1933.

Notes and References

  1. New Bishop of Thetford The Times Thursday, 30 July 1953; pg. 6; Issue 52687; col F
  2. [The Times]
  3. [Who's Who|''"Who was Who" 1897-2007'']
  4. ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark
  5. News: New Provost of St Mary's . The Herald. Glasgow . 27 May 1944 . 2 . 24 December 2017.
  6. Deaths; The Times; London, England; Monday, 22 July 1963; pg. 1; Issue 55759