James Henry Linton, DD(9 February 1879 – 2 June 1958)[1] was an eminent Anglican bishop in the 20th century.

Educated at Durham University,[2] and ordained in 1904,[3] he was Vice-Principal of the CMS Training College in Oyo and then the Principal of Stuart Memorial College, Isfahan[4] until his appointment to the episcopate as Bishop in Persia in 1917.[5] He served until 1935 when he became Rector of Handsworth, retiring in 1954 and an Assistant Bishop of Birmingham (1937–1958).

References

  1. ^ Bishop Linton Persia And Birmingham The Times Thursday, Jun 05, 1958; pg. 17; Issue 54169; col D
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  3. ^ ”The Clergy List” London, Kelly’s, 1913
  4. ^ Malden Richard (ed) (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st edn). London: The Field Press. p. 1176.
  5. ^ Six New Bishops. Consecration In St. Paul's. The Times Monday, Oct 20, 1919; pg. 9; Issue 42235; col F
Religious titles Preceded byCharles Stileman Bishop in Persia 1917-1935 Succeeded byWilliam Thompson


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