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American bishop (1937–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American financier and writer, see Frank Gray Griswold.
Frank Tracy Griswold III (September 18, 1937 – March 5, 2023) was an American clergyman who served as the 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.[1][2][3][4][5]
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25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church | |
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Church | Episcopal Church |
Elected | July 21, 1997 |
In office | 1998–2006 |
Predecessor | Edmond L. Browning |
Successor | Katharine Jefferts Schori |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Chicago (1987–1998) Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago (1985–1987) |
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Ordination | June 23, 1963 by J. Gillespie Armstrong |
Consecration | March 2, 1985 by John Allin |
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Born | (1937-09-18)September 18, 1937 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 5, 2023(2023-03-05) (aged 85) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Phoebe Wetzel |
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