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Tim Thornton (bishop)
British Anglican bishop (born 1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Timothy Martin Thornton (born 14 April 1957) is a retired British Anglican bishop. His final post was as Bishop at Lambeth, Bishop to the Forces, and Bishop for the Falkland Islands (2017–2021).[1] He was previously the area Bishop of Sherborne from 2001 to 2008, the diocesan Bishop of Truro (2009–2017), and a Member of the House of Lords (2013–2017).[2]
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Tim Thornton | |
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Bishop at Lambeth, Bishop to the Forces and Bishop for the Falkland Islands | |
![]() Thornton at the 2019 Blessing the Thames ceremony on London Bridge | |
Church | Church of England |
In office | 6 September 2017 – 2021 |
Predecessor | Nigel Stock |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Sherborne (2001–2008) Bishop of Truro (2009–2017) Lord Spiritual (2013–2017) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1980 |
Consecration | 21 October 2001 by George Carey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-04-14) 14 April 1957 (age 67) |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Residence | Lambeth Palace |
Spouse | Siân |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Southampton King's College London |
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