Frederick Darwent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frederick Darwent |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Aberdeen and Orkney | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Aberdeen and Orkney |
| Elected | 1976 |
| In Office | 1976-1991 |
| Predecessor | Ian Begg |
| Successor | Bruce Cameron |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1963 |
| Consecration | 1976 by Francis Moncreiff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1927 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 15 January 2020 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
Frederick Charles Darwent (20 April 1927 – 15 January 2020) was bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, from 1976 to 1991.
Biography
Born in Liverpool, Darwent was educated at Ormskirk Grammar School. After military service in the Far East with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers he was ordained Deacon in 1961; and Priest in 1963. He was a Curate in Wigan then held incumbencies in Strichen, New Pitsligo and Fraserburgh. He was made a Canon of St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen in 1971; and was Dean of Aberdeen and Orkney from 1973 to 1978. He was also a JP in Aberdeen from 1989 to 1996. He died in January 2020 at the age of 92.
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