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Anglican bishop (1853–1932) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Gore CR (22 January 1853 – 17 January 1932) was a Church of England bishop, first of Worcester, then Birmingham, and finally of Oxford. He was one of the most influential Anglican theologians of the 19th century, helping reconcile the church to some aspects of biblical criticism and scientific discovery, while remaining Catholic in his interpretation of the faith and sacraments. Also known for his social action, Gore became an Anglican bishop and founded the monastic Community of the Resurrection as well as co-founded the Christian Social Union. He was the chaplain to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.[1]
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Bishop of Oxford | |
Church | Church of England |
Province | Canterbury |
Diocese | Oxford |
Appointed | 17 October 1911 (confirmed) |
Term ended | 1 July 1919 |
Predecessor | Francis Paget |
Successor | Hubert Burge |
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Consecration | 23 February 1902 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1853-01-22)22 January 1853 |
Died | 17 January 1932(1932-01-17) (aged 78) Kensington, London, England |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglicanism |
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Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 17 January, 14 January |
Venerated in | Church of England, Episcopal Church (United States) |
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