Walter Mant Explained

Walter Bishop Mant (6 February 1808 – 6 April 1869) was an Anglican priest in Ireland during the 19th century.[1]

The son of Bishop Richard Mant,[2] he was born in Buriton and educated at Oriel College, Oxford. He was Archdeacon of Connor from 1832 to 1834;[3] and Archdeacon of Down from 1828[4] until his death.[5]

Notes and References

  1. "Irish Historical Studies Volume 39, Issue 154" Farrell, S, pp. 230–249: Cambridge; CUP; November 2014
  2. https://hymnary.org/person/Mant_R Hymnary
  3. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Vol III" Cotton, H. p258 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848–1878
  4. The Church Belfast News Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Tuesday, 9 December 1828; Issue 9548
  5. Births, Deaths, Marriages and Obituaries Belfast News Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Wednesday, 7 April 1869; Issue 44423