Douglas Wilson (bishop)

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Douglas John Wilson (22 June 1903 – 30 November 1980) was an eminent

Anglican bishop in the mid-20th century.[1]

Born into an ecclesiastical family – his father was J. K. Wilson, sometime canon, and

He became diocesan bishop of British Honduras in 1945 before

assistant bishop of Bath and Wells in 1956.[2] He retired from all his posts and moved to Beaminster in 1973.[4]
His widow, Mary, died in 2009.

References

  1. ^ Obituary-Right Rev D. J. Wilson The Times Tuesday, Dec 02, 1980; pg. 14; Issue 60791; col G
  2. ^ a b c "Wilson, Douglas John". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. ^ 50th Anniversary service within National Archives
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by Bishop of British Honduras
1945 – 1950
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Bishop of Trinidad

1950 – 1956
Succeeded by