Mandell Creighton

Bishop and historian in England

Mandell Creighton - Bishop and historian in England
Born

1843
182 years ago

Died

January 14th, 1901
124 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as the Bishop of London from 1897 until death in 1901. Contributed significantly to ecclesiastical history, focusing on the Church of England. Authored several works on church history, including a prominent multi-volume history of the Papacy. Engaged in theological discourse and was a key figure in the Anglo-Catholic movement.

Bishop of London

Authored a history of the Papacy

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