Arthur Chandler

Who was Arthur Chandler?

The Right Reverend Arthur Chandler, DD, MA was Bishop of Bloemfontein from 1902 until 1920.

Born in 1860, he was educated at Marlborough and University College, Oxford, and ordained in 1883. He began his career as Chaplain to Brasenose College, Oxford, where he was also tutor and elected a Fellow. Later, he was chaplain to the Bishop of Salisbury. He was Rector of Poplar from 1891 until late 1901 when he was appointed to the Episcopate. He was enthroned in the Cathedral, Cape Town on 2 February 1902, and arrived at his see shortly thereafter.

In November 1901 he received the honorary degree Doctor of Divinity from the University of Oxford.

In retirement he lived in Petersfield, where he died on 5 November 1939.