Arthur Parham
Religious Leader
1883 – 1961
Who was Arthur Parham?
The Rt. Rev.Arthur Grom Parham MC was the Anglican Bishop of Reading from 1942 until 1954. He was educated at Magdalen College School, Oxford then Exeter College in the same city and ordained in 1910.
Beginning his ministry with a curacy at Bromley he was then appointed Chaplain of Magdalen College, Oxford. A period interrupted with World War I service as a Chaplain to the Forces during which he was twice Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the MC.
When peace returned he became Rector of Easthampstead, then Rural Dean of Reading and finally Archdeacon of Berkshire. In retirement he continued to serve the Church as an Assistant Bishop within the Diocese of Oxford.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Arthur Parham." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/arthur_groom_parham>.
Discuss this Arthur Parham biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In