Marsham Argles (1814–1892) was the Dean of Peterborough in the Church of England from 1891 until his death a year later.[1][2]

Born in County Limerick in Ireland in 1814, he was educated at Merton College, Oxford,[3] and ordained into the priesthood in 1838. His first posts were curacies at St Peter's Church, Bolton, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, and Cranford, Northamptonshire after which he was appointed Vicar of Gretton.[4] He then began a long association with Peterborough Cathedral, firstly as a Canon,[5] then Chancellor,[6] and finally Dean.

He died in Southsea, near Portsmouth on 19 November 1892.[7] His son was later a priest.[8]

References

  1. ^ The Times, 21 Nov 1892; pg. 9; Issue 33801; col E Obituary:The Dean Of Peterborough
  2. ^ "Canon Marsham Argles". The Family History of Katherine Anne Sandison. Anne Horner. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  3. ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  4. ^ "The Clergy List" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  5. ^ Canons of the 2nd Prebend, Peterborough
  6. ^ Contributions to preserving Cathedral’s heritage
  7. ^ "Wills and Probate 1858 – 1996". probatesearch.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  8. ^ Details of son.
Church of England titles Preceded byJohn James Stewart Perowne Dean of Peterborough 1891 –1892 Succeeded byWilliam Clavell Ingram


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