Griffith Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 June 1845 |
| Died | 11 February 1943 |
| Education | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation(s) | Anglican priest, author |
| Title | Dean of Bangor |
| Predecessor | John Pryce |
| Successor | Henry Lewis James |
| Children | David Roberts (Archdeacon of Monmouth) |
Griffith Roberts (27 June 1845 – 11 February 1943[1]) was an Anglican priest and author. His works include "The Marks of Christ’s Body", 1891; "Salvation Through Atonement", 1910; "Why We Believe that Christ rose from the Dead", 1914; "Holiadur Eglswysig", 1888; and "A Guide to Bangor Cathedral" in the first third of the 20th century.[2] Educated at Trinity College Dublin, he was ordained in 1870. He held incumbencies at Llanegryn, Dowlais[3] and Peterston-super-Ely before being appointed Dean of Bangor in 1903. He retired in 1934 and died at the age of 97.[4]
His son David was Archdeacon of Monmouth from 1930 to 1935.[5]
References
- ↑ "Who was Who" 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ↑ British Library website accessed 27 January 2011
- ↑ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co., 1889
- ↑ The Times, Saturday, 13 February 1943; p. 6; Issue 49469; col. F, Obituary: The Very Rev G. Roberts
- ↑ 'Obituary The Ven D.E. Roberts' The Times London, England Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1935 Issue 47153p. 13
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