David Anderson (Canadian bishop)

For other people named David Anderson, see David Anderson (disambiguation).
The Rt Revd David Anderson

David Anderson (10 February 1814 5 November 1885) was a Church of England priest and the first bishop of Rupert's Land, Canada.

Career

Born in London, England, Anderson was educated at University of Edinburgh and Exeter College, Oxford. He was the vice-principal of St Bees Theological College, Cumberland (18411847) and an incumbent of All Saint's, Derby (18481849). In 1849, he arrived at the Red River Colony as the Bishop of Rupert's Land. He lived there until 1864, the year he returned to England. He was later vicar of Clifton and chancellor of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1849. He was the author of Notes on the Flood, Net in the Bay and other works.

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    Preceded by
    none
    Bishop of Rupert's Land
    1849-1864
    Succeeded by
    Robert Machray
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