Clifford Barker
| The Rt Revd Clifford Barker MA(Oxon) | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Selby | |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
| In office | 1983–1991 |
| Predecessor | Morris Maddocks |
| Successor | Humphrey Taylor |
| Other posts |
Honorary assistant bishop in York (1991–present) Bishop of Whitby (1976–1983) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1952 (deacon); 1953 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1976 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1926 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Sidney & Kathleen |
| Spouse |
Marie Edwards (m. 1952; d. 1982) Audrey Gregson (m. 1983) |
| Children | 1 son; 2 daughters; 2 step-sons; 1 step-daughter |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
Clifford Conder Barker was an Anglican suffragan bishop in the last quarter of the 20th century.[1]
Born in 1926 he was educated at Oriel College, Oxford and St Chad's College, Durham. After World War II service with the Green Howards he was ordained priest in 1953.[2] Following a Curacy in Scarborough he rose steadily in the Church hierarchy being successively Vicar of Sculcoates, Rural Dean of Stokesley and Prebendary of York before his ordination to the episcopate. After seven years as Bishop of Whitby he became the Bishop of Selby.[3] In retirement he served as an assistant bishop in the Diocese of York.
References
- ↑ Who’s Who 2008 (London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's clerical directory London, Church House 1975 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ↑ The Times, Wednesday, 20 April 1983; p. 16; Issue 61511; col C "Translation of Rt Rev CC Barker"
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Yates |
Bishop of Whitby 1976–1983 |
Succeeded by Gordon Bates |
| Preceded by Morris Maddocks |
Bishop of Selby 1983–1991 |
Succeeded by Humphrey Taylor |
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