Charles Plumb

For the cartoonist, see Charles Plumb (cartoonist).

Charles Edward Plumb (1864–1930) was an Anglican priest in the first third of the 20th century.[1]

Plumb was educated at the Royal Grammar School Worcester and Magdalen College, Oxford. He was ordained in 1881.[2] After curacies in West Bromwich and Witney[3] he was a Tutor at St Aidan’s College, Birkenhead, and then Principal of St Stephen's House, Oxford. During this time he was also Chaplain of his old college.[4] From 1904 to 1908 he was Provost of St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth,[5] when he ascended to the Episcopate as the 4th Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.[6] He died in post on 26 November 1930.[7]

References

  1. ”The Clergy List”London, Kelly’s, 1913
  2. The Times, Monday, Sep 23, 1889; pg. 8; Issue 32811; col D Ordinations Lichfield
  3. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  4. The Times, Tuesday, Jul 27, 1897; pg. 11; Issue 35266; col E University Intelligence. Oxford, July 26
  5. ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000” Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
  6. Ecclesiastical Intelligence. New Bishop Of Glasgow. The Times Wednesday, Dec 09, 1903; pg. 7; Issue 37259; col D
  7. Bishop Plumb A Wise Leader The Times Thursday, Nov 27, 1930; pg. 20; Issue 45681; col D
Church of England titles
Preceded by
George Grub
Provost of St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth
1904 1908
Succeeded by
Patrick Murray Smythe
Preceded by
George Howard Wilkinson
Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane
1908 1924
Succeeded by
Edward Thomas Scott Reid
Academic offices
Preceded by
Hugh Currie
Principal of St Stephen's House, Oxford
1895–1903
Succeeded by
George Bown
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