Charles Seager

The Most Rev Charles Allen Seagar (1872–1948) was Bishop of Ontario,[1] then Huron [2] and finally Metropolitan of Ontario [3] in the 20th century.[4][5]

Born in 1872 he was educated at Trinity College, Toronto. He was in turn Rector of St Cyprian's, Toronto,[6] Principal of St Mark's Divinity Hall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Provost (1921–1926) and Vice-Chancellor of his old college and finally, before his elevation to the Episcopate, Prebendary and Chancellor of Toronto Cathedral.

He died in 1948.

References

  1. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 Lambeth, Church House Publishing 0108153674
  2. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  3. Metropolitans of Ontario
  4. With the supplementary title of Archbishop of Huron
  5. The Times, Friday, Sep 10, 1948; pg. 4; Issue 51173; col E Obituary-Most Rev C.A.Seager
  6. Parish details
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Edward Bidwell
Bishop of Ontario
19261932
Succeeded by
John Lyons
Preceded by
David Williams
Bishop of Huron
19321948
Succeeded by
George Luxton
Preceded by
John Anderson
Metropolitan of Ontario
19441948
Succeeded by
John Lyons


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