John Hunter (bishop)
John Hunter(1897–1965) was the third bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman from 1943[1] until 1951. He was educated at Keble College, Oxford,[2] and ordained in 1922. His first post was as a curate in Harrow but his next post was in South Africa (where he was to spend the rest of his career). After a further curacy at St Paul’s Rondebosch[3] he rose rapidly in the Church hierarchy becoming successively rector of O'okiep, Stellenbosch and finally the Cathedral parish at Bloemfontein before his elevation to the Episcopate. He was awarded the Coronation Medal and died at George, just after Christmas in 1965, while still in office.
Family
A grandson, Andrew Hunter is the Dean of Grahamstown.[4]
References
- ↑ The Times, Tuesday, Oct 12, 1943; pg. 6; Issue 49674; col B Ecclesiastical News New Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman appointed
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ↑ Church Web Site
- ↑ Cathedral staff
External links
| Anglican Church of Southern Africa titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Theodore Sumner Gibson |
Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman 1943 – 1951 |
Succeeded by John Boys |
| Preceded by Herbert Linford Gwyer |
Bishop of George 1951 – 1966 |
Succeeded by Patrick Harold Falkiner Barron |
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