Michael Scott-Joynt
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Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (15 March 1943 – 27 September 2014) was an English bishop and a Prelate of the Order of the Garter. He was appointed Bishop of Winchester, one of the five senior bishoprics in the Church of England, in 1995.[1] He had previously served as Bishop of Stafford in the Diocese of Lichfield from 1987 and before that as a canon residentiary at St Albans Cathedral.[2] On 10 October 2010, it was announced that Scott-Joynt intended to retire, which he did in May 2011.[3]
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Michael Scott-Joynt | |
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Bishop of Winchester | |
Church | Church of England |
Appointed | 1995 |
Term ended | 2011 |
Predecessor | Colin James |
Successor | Tim Dakin |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Stafford 1987–1995 (area bishop: 1992–1995) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1967 |
Consecration | 1987 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-03-15)15 March 1943 |
Died | 27 September 2014(2014-09-27) (aged 71) |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Louise White (1965—2014, his death) |
Children | 2 sons & 1 daughter |
Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
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