Peter Nott
The Right Reverend Peter Nott | |
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Bishop of Norwich | |
Diocese | Diocese of Norwich |
In office | 1985–1999 |
Predecessor | Maurice Wood |
Successor | Graham James |
Other posts |
Honorary assistant bishop in Oxford (1999–present) Bishop of Taunton 1977–1985 |
Orders | |
Consecration | c. 1977 |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 December 1933 |
Denomination | Anglican |
Alma mater | Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge |
Peter John Nott (born 30 December 1933) is a retired Anglican bishop. From 1985 to 1999, he served as Bishop of Norwich.
Nott was educated at Bristol Grammar School, Dulwich College and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.[1] He began his ordained ministry as a curate at Harpenden after which he was chaplain at Fitzwilliam College and then Rector of Beaconsfield.[2] In 1977 he was appointed as the suffragan Bishop of Taunton.[3] He was translated to be the Bishop of Norwich[4] upon the confirmation of his election on 12 November 1985.[5] He retired in 1999 but continues to serve as an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Oxford.
References
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ "New Bishop of Taunton", The Times, 1 June 1977, p19.
- ↑ The Times, 21 August 1985, p14, "Rural churchman is new bishop"
- ↑ "Get-together (Archived; subscription only)". Church Times (#6405). 15 November 1985. p. 8. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 22 February 2016. (subscription required (help)).
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