John How (bishop)
The Most Reverend John How Anglican | |
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| Parents | Charles How, Elizabeth Halland |
| Spouse | Junie Katherine Reynolds
(m. 1925; died 1938)Barbara Collcutt (m. 1939) |
| Children | 2 |
John Charles Halland How
Family and education
Born to Charles How, a draper, and Elizabeth Halland, he was educated at Pocklington School and St John's College, Cambridge.[3]
How was married twice: first in 1925 to Junie Katherine Reynolds (who died in 1938), and second in 1939 to Barbara Collcutt. His son by his first marriage was the organist and composer Martin How.
Career
How was
Hebrew at St John's College.[5] He was a Temporary Chaplain to the Forces from 1915 to 1919, eventually serving in Egypt. He was regarded as 'manly' and popular, and a good preacher and lecturer. He could speak French and Arabic.[6]
In 1920 he became
canon of Chichester Cathedral
.
How was elected
Primus of Scotland
, a post he held until his retirement in 1952.
How died on 22 May 1961.[9]
References
- ^ National Archives
- ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ "How, John Charles Halland (HW900JC)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ "The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913
- ^ Papers of JCHH
- ^ Index Card Museum of Army Chaplaincy
- ^ "His Majesty's Household Appointments By The King, Full List Of Officers", The Times, 21 July 1936, p. 11.
- ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ^ "Obituary Right Rev. J. C. H. How Former Bishop Of Glasgow", The Times 24 May 1961, p. 18.
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