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Riches was born on 20 September 1908.<ref name="Who Was Who">{{cite web|title=RICHES, Rt Rev. Kenneth|url=http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whowaswho/U181443|website=Who Was Who|publisher=Oxford University Press|accessdate=12 April 2017|date=April 2014}}</ref> He was educated at [[Colchester Royal Grammar School]], a [[State school|state]] [[grammar school]] in [[Colchester]], [[Essex]].<ref>[[Who's Who|“Who was Who” 1897-2007]] London, [[A & C Black]], 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7</ref> He studied at [[Corpus Christi College, Cambridge]]. |
Riches was born on 20 September 1908.<ref name="Who Was Who">{{cite web|title=RICHES, Rt Rev. Kenneth|url=http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whowaswho/U181443|website=Who Was Who|publisher=Oxford University Press|accessdate=12 April 2017|date=April 2014}}</ref> He was educated at [[Colchester Royal Grammar School]], a [[State school|state]] [[grammar school]] in [[Colchester]], [[Essex]].<ref>[[Who's Who|“Who was Who” 1897-2007]] London, [[A & C Black]], 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7</ref> He studied at [[Corpus Christi College, Cambridge]], graduating with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (BA) degree in 1931; as per tradition, his BA was promoted to a [[Master of Arts (Oxbridge and Dublin)|Master of Arts]] (MA Cantab) in 1935.<ref name="Crockford">{{Crockford| surname = Riches | forenames = Kenneth | id = 35339 | accessed = 12 April 2017}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:28, 12 April 2017
The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Riches (20 September 1908 – 1999) was an Anglican Bishop during the second half of the 20th century.
Early life and education
Riches was born on 20 September 1908.[1] He was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School, a state grammar school in Colchester, Essex.[2] He studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1931; as per tradition, his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) in 1935.[3]
Ordained ministry
Riches was ordained in 1933. His first post was at St Mary’s Portsea,[4] after which he became Chaplain at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.[5] Following wartime service as a Chaplain to the Forces he was appointed Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon.
In 1952 he ascended to the Episcopate[6] as Bishop of Dorchester and was translated to Lincoln five years later.[7]
References
- ^ "RICHES, Rt Rev. Kenneth". Who Was Who. Oxford University Press. April 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ "Kenneth Riches". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ^ The Times, Monday, Jul 27, 1936; pg. 14; Issue 47437; col D University News New Chaplain for Sidney Sussex
- ^ The Times, Thursday, Jun 26, 1952; pg. 8; Issue 52348; col E Two Bishops Appointed- Dorchester and Egypt
- ^ The Times Wednesday, Aug 08, 1956; pg. 8; Issue 53604; col D Bishop Of Lincoln Right Rev. K. Riches Nominated (Official Appointments and Notices)
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