Robert Forrest (priest) explained

Robert William Forrest (1831 – 6 July 1908) was the Dean of Worcester from 1891 until his death.[1] [2]

Forrest was born in Rostellan and educated at Trinity College Dublin[3] and then began his ordained ministry as a curate at Holy Trinity, Dublin, after which he held incumbencies at Liverpool[4] and St Jude's South Kensington. He was also a prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral and an Honorary Chaplain to Queen Victoria.

Notes and References

  1. [The Times]
  2. Death Of The Dean Of Worcester, The Times. 7 July 1908; pg. 4; Issue 38692; col C
  3. Who was Who 1897–1990, London, A & C Black, 1991,
  4. "The Clergy List" London, Hamilton & Co, 1889