James Fraser (bishop)
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James Fraser (18 August 1818 – 22 October 1885) was a reforming Anglican bishop of Manchester, England. An able Church administrator and policy leader, he was active in developing the Church's approach to education and in practical politics and industrial relations. Though his views were ecumenical and he was respected within a wide variety of religions, he became involved in contentious litigation under the Public Worship Regulation Act 1874.
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James Fraser | |
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Bishop of Manchester | |
Diocese | Manchester |
Installed | 25 March 1870 |
Term ended | 22 October 1885 |
Predecessor | James Prince Lee |
Successor | James Moorhouse |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1847 |
Consecration | 25 March 1870 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-08-18)18 August 1818 Prestbury, Gloucestershire, England |
Died | 22 October 1885(1885-10-22) (aged 67) Manchester, Lancashire, England |
Buried | Ufton Nervet, Berkshire |
Denomination | Church of England |
Spouse | Agnes Ellen Frances Duncan |
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