George P. Gunn
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George Purnell Gunn (October 11, 1903 – June 16, 1973) was an American prelate who served as the fifth Episcopal Bishop of Southern Virginia between 1950 and 1971.
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The Right Reverend George Purnell Gunn D.D. | |
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Bishop of Southern Virginia | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Southern Virginia |
In office | 1950–1971 |
Predecessor | William A. Brown |
Successor | David Rose |
Orders | |
Ordination | June 1930 by Robert Carter Jett |
Consecration | January 6, 1948 by Henry Knox Sherrill |
Personal details | |
Born | (1903-10-11)October 11, 1903 |
Died | June 16, 1973(1973-06-16) (aged 69) Norfolk, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Elijah Steirling Gunn & Susan Ellwood Carter |
Spouse | Frances Hawkins Purnell (m.1930) |
Children | 3 |
Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Southern Virginia (1948-1950) |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
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