Kenneth Riches
The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Riches (1908–1999) was an Anglican Bishop during the second half of the 20th century.
Educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School[1] and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, he was ordained in 1933. His first post was at St Mary’s Portsea,[2] after which he became Chaplain at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.[3] Following wartime service as a Chaplain to the Forces he was appointed Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon. In 1952 he ascended to the Episcopate[4] as Bishop of Dorchester and was translated to Lincoln five years later.[5]
References
- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ↑ The Times, Monday, Jul 27, 1936; pg. 14; Issue 47437; col D University News New Chaplain for Sidney Sussex
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, Jun 26, 1952; pg. 8; Issue 52348; col E Two Bishops Appointed- Dorchester and Egypt
- ↑ The Times Wednesday, Aug 08, 1956; pg. 8; Issue 53604; col D Bishop Of Lincoln Right Rev. K. Riches Nominated (Official Appointments and Notices)
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Preceded by Gerald Allen |
Bishop of Dorchester 1952– 1957 |
Succeeded by David Loveday |
Preceded by Maurice Harland |
Bishop of Lincoln 1957 – 1974 |
Succeeded by Simon Phipps |
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