Robin Smith (bishop)

Robin Jonathan Norman Smith (born 14 August 1936[1]) was the Bishop of Hertford from 1990 to 2001.[2]


Robin Smith

MA(Oxon)
Bishop of Hertford
DioceseDiocese of St Albans
In office1990–2001
PredecessorKen Pillar
SuccessorChristopher Foster
Other postsHonorary assistant bishop in St Albans (2001–present)
Orders
Ordinationc.1962 (deacon); c.1963 (priest)
Consecration1990
Personal details
Born (1936-08-14) 14 August 1936
DenominationAnglican
ParentsRichard and Blanche
SpouseLois Pearson (m. 1961)
Children3 sons, 1 daughter
ProfessionAirman
Alma materWorcester College, Oxford

Smith was educated at Bedford School and Worcester College, Oxford[3] before beginning his ordained ministry as a curate at St Margaret's Barking, after which he was chaplain of Lee Abbey then vicar of St. Mary's Church, Chesham, rector of Great Chesham[4] before becoming a bishop. In retirement he is an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of St Albans.

References

  1. Family tree
  2. Debrett's People of Today 1992, London, Debrett's, ISBN 1-870520-09-2)
  3. Smith, Rt Rev. Robin Jonathan Norman, Who's Who 2012, A & C Black, 2012; online edition, Oxford University Press, December 2011 , accessed 8 July 2012.
  4. Crockford's clerical directory 1995, (Lambeth, Church House ISBN 0-7151-8088-6)
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Ken Pillar
Bishop of Hertford
1990–2001
Succeeded by
Christopher Foster


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