William Persson

William Michael Dermot Persson (born 27 September 1927) is a former Suffragan Bishop of Doncaster.[1]


William Persson

MA(Oxon)
Bishop of Doncaster
DioceseDiocese of Sheffield
In office1982–1992
PredecessorStewart Cross
SuccessorMichael Gear
Other postsHonorary assistant bishop in Bath & Wells (1994–present)
Orders
Ordination1953 (deacon); 1954 (priest)
Consecration1982
Personal details
Born (1927-09-27) 27 September 1927
DenominationAnglican
ParentsLeslie & Elizabeth
SpouseAnn Davey (m. 1957)
Children2 sons; 1 daughter
Alma materOriel College, Oxford

Persson was educated at Oriel College, Oxford.[2] Ordained in 1954, he began his career with a curacy at Emmanuel, South Croydon[3] and was then successively: Vicar of Christ Church, Barnet; Rector of Bebington; and finally, before his elevation to the Episcopate, Knutsford. Since retiring to Sturminster Newton Bishop William continues to serve the church as an Assistant Bishop within the Bath and Wells Diocese.

References

  1. ‘PERSSON, Rt Rev. William Michael Dermot’, Who's Who 2012, A & C Black, 2012; online edition, Oxford University Press, December 2011 , accessed 9 July 2012
  2. Debrett's People of Today,1992 London, ISBN 1-870520-09-2
  3. Details of Parish
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Stewart Cross
Bishop of Doncaster
1982–1992
Succeeded by
Michael Gear


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