James Linton

Male, Deceased Person

1879 – 1958

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Who was James Linton?

The Rt Rev James Henry Linton, DD was an eminent Anglican Bishop in the 20th century.

Educated at Durham University, and ordained in 1904, he was Vice-Principal of the CMS Training College in Oyo and then the Principal of Stuart Memorial College, Isfahan until his elevation to the Episcopate as Bishop in Persia in 1919. He served until 1935 when he became assistant-bishop of Birmingham and Rector of Handsworth, retiring in 1954.

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Born
Feb 9, 1879
Education
  • Durham University
Died
Jun 2, 1958

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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