ELLIS, ROWLAND (1841 - 1911), bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney;
Date of birth: 1841
Date of death: 1911
Spouse: Margaret Elizabeth Ellis (née Brydon)
Parent: Thomas Ellis
Gender: Male
Occupation: bishop
Area of activity: Religion
Author: Walter Thomas Morgan
Born 24 April 1841, son of Thomas Ellis, surgeon, Caerwys, Flintshire. He was educated at Ruthin grammar school and at Jesus College, Oxford, where he graduated B.A. in 1863. He became curate of Gresford, 1864, vicar of Gwersyllt, 1868, vicar of Mold, 1872, and was rural dean of Mold, 1873-84. During this period he was a frequent visitor to W. E. Gladstone at Hawarden. From 1884 till his appointment as bishop in 1906 he was rector of S. Paul's, Edinburgh. He was a vigorous opponent of Welsh Disestablishment, and his knowledge of Wales made him a powerful champion of the claims of the Church. He was the author of a number of theological works. He died at Delgaty castle, Turiff, Aberdeenshire, 11 December 1911.
Author
- Walter Thomas Morgan, (1912 - 1990)
- Who was who?, 1897-1916
- The Church Times, 15 December 1911
Sources
- Wikipedia Article: Rowland Ellis
Further Reading
- Wikidata: Q7372121
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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