Robert Grimley
| The Very Reverend Robert Grimley | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Bristol | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 1997 to 2009 |
| Predecessor | Wesley Carr |
| Successor | David Hoyle |
| Orders | |
| Ordination |
1968 (deacon) 1969 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Robert William Grimley |
| Born |
26 September 1943 Derby, East Midlands, England |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Residence | Oxford, Oxfordshire[1] |
Robert William Grimley (born 26 September 1943) is a Church of England priest. He was Dean of Bristol from 1997 to 2009.[2]
Early life
Grimley was born on 26 September 1943 in Derby, England.[3][4] He was educated at Derby School, an all-boys grammar school in Derby.[3] He then matriculated in Christ's College, Cambridge. There, he studied Part I of the Mathematical Tripos and before switching to theology for Part II.[4] He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1966; his BA was promoted a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree in 1970.[5] In 1966, he entered Ripon Hall, Oxford, an Anglican theological college.[5] While training for ordination, he also studied Oriental studies (specifically Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac) at Wadham College, Oxford.[4] He graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA degree in 1968; this was promoted to an MA (Oxon) degree in 1976.[5]
Ordained ministry
Grimley was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1968 and as a priest in 1969.[5] His first posts were as a Curate at St John, Radlett[6] and then St Mary's Church Moseley, Moseley,[7] after which he was Vicar of St. George's Church, Edgbaston [8] until his appointment to the Deanery. He was Dean of Bristol from 1997 to 2009.[5]
He retired from full-time ministry in 2009. In 2010, he was granted permission to officiate in the Diocese of Oxford.[5] Since 2010, he has served as an honorary chaplain at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.[9]
Honours
On 3 December 2004, Grimley was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (Hon DLitt) by the University of the West of England.[4] On 15 July 2009, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (Hon LLD) by the University of Bristol.[1]
References
- 1 2 Bailey, John (15 July 2009). "The Very Reverend Robert Grimley". Honorary graduates 2009. University of Bristol. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- 1 2 Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- 1 2 3 4 "UWE AWARDS HONORARY DEGREE TO ROBERT GRIMLEY". News Releases. University of West England. 25 November 2004. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "R W Grimley". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 30 November 2015. (subscription required)
- ↑ Radlett Churches Web-Site
- ↑ Church Web-Site
- ↑ "St George's Church Edgbaston" 1838 - 1998 Harkness,J.C/Pinkess,J.R.H: Birmingham St George's Edgbaston PCC, July 1998
- ↑ "Dean, Cathedral Chapter & Staff". Christ Church, Oxford. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by Arthur Wesley Carr |
Deans of Bristol 1997 – 2009 |
Succeeded by David Michael Hoyle |
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