Ernest Holmes (priest)
Ernest Edward Holmes CVO (18 November 1854 [1] – 22 February 1931[2]) was an eminent Anglican priest and author.[3] of the 20th century.
Holmes was ordained in 1876. He began his career with a curacy in Rugeley after which he was Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Cape Town and then the Lord Bishop of Oxford.[4] Following this he was Vicar of Sonning from July 1901[5] and then Chaplain to Queen Alexandra. He was Archdeacon of London from 1911 to 1930.
Notes
[edit]- ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
- ^ The Times, Thursday, 26 Feb 1931; pg. 15; Issue 45757; col D Funerals
- ^ Amongst others he wrote "Immortality" 1908 " In Praise of Legend", 1913; "Paradise", 1914; and "Magnificat"> British Library web site accessed 12:04 GMT Friday 30 July 2010
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
- ^ "No. 27338". The London Gazette. 26 July 1901. p. 4950.
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