John Hunter (bishop)

John Hunter (1897–1965) was the third bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman from 1943[1] until 1951. He was educated at Keble College, Oxford,[2] and ordained in 1922. His first post was as a curate in Harrow but his next post was in South Africa (where he was to spend the rest of his career). After a further curacy at St Paul's church in Rondebosch[3] he rose rapidly in the Church hierarchy becoming successively rector of Okiep, Northern Cape; Stellenbosch and finally the cathedral parish at Bloemfontein before his elevation to the episcopate. He was awarded the Coronation Medal and died at George, just after Christmas in 1965, while still in office.

Family

A grandson, Andrew Hunter is the Dean of Grahamstown.[4]

References

1. The Times, Tuesday, Oct 12, 1943; pg. 6; Issue 49674; col B Ecclesiastical News New Bishop of Kimberley and Kuruman appointed
2. “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
3. Church Web Site Archived 2008-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
4. "Cathedral staff". Archived from the original on 2016-05-19. Retrieved 2016-07-12.

External links

• Portraits of John Hunter at the National Portrait Gallery, London