Peter Forster
English bishop and religious leader
Born
March 16th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as the Bishop of Chester from 1996 to 2010. Educated at the University of Oxford, completed theological training at Trinity College, Cambridge. Participated actively in church governance and engaged in various ecumenical efforts. Involved in issues related to faith and modern society, offering insight into the relationship between religion and public life. Contributed to various publications on theology and ethics during clerical career.
Bishop of Chester from 1996 to 2010
Published works on theology and ethics
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