Victor Pike
| Birth name | Victor Joseph Pike | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| University | Trinity College, Dublin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Victor Joseph Pike CB, CBE [1] (born 1 July 1907[2] and died 25 February 1986) was the Anglican Bishop of Sherborne [3] in the third quarter of the 20th century. Pike was also an international rugby union player and represented Ireland in thirteen matches.
Personal history
Educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1930 his ministry began with a curacy at Dundrum, Dublin after which he began a long spell as a Chaplain to the Forces, rising eventually to become Chaplain-General[4]. After his death a trust was set up to assist the sons and daughters of the clergy[5].
Notes
- ^ NPG details
- ^ Who was Who1897-2007: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ Bishop Of Sherborne Appointment Of The Ven. V. J. Pike (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Wednesday, Feb 17, 1960; pg. 12; Issue 54697; col D
- ^ New Chaplain-General (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Monday, Jul 16, 1951; pg. 4; Issue 52054; col D
- ^ Detailsof trust
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