Robert L. DeWitt
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Robert Lionne DeWitt (March 12, 1916 - November 21, 2003) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, serving as diocesan from 1964 to 1973. He became known for fighting against the Vietnam War and racism, as well as working for social justice and the ordination of women as priests.[1][2]
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The Right Reverend Robert Lionne DeWitt D.D. | |
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Bishop of Pennsylvania | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Pennsylvania |
In office | 1964–1973 |
Predecessor | J. Gillespie Armstrong |
Successor | Lyman Ogilby |
Orders | |
Ordination | October 1, 1941 by Frank W. Creighton |
Consecration | October 1, 1960 by Arthur C. Lichtenberger |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-03-12)March 12, 1916 |
Died | November 21, 2003(2003-11-21) (aged 87) Saratoga Springs, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | William Judson DeWitt & Ethel Furniss |
Spouse | Barbara Ann DeYoe |
Children | 5 |
Previous post(s) | Suffragan Bishop of Michigan (1960-1963) Coadjutor Bishop of Pennsylvania (1963-1964) |
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