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 | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sheffield |
| In office | 1982–1992 |
| Predecessor | Stewart Cross |
| Successor | Michael Gear |
| Other posts | Honorary assistant bishop in Bath & Wells (1994–present) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1953 (deacon); 1954 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1982 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1927 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Leslie & Elizabeth |
| Spouse | Ann Davey (m. 1957) |
| Children | 2 sons; 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Oriel 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
- ‘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
- Debrett's People of Today,1992 London, ISBN 1-870520-09-2
- Details of Parish
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stewart Cross |
Bishop of Doncaster 1982–1992 |
Succeeded by Michael Gear |
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