Frederic Barker
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Frederic Barker | |
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| Bishop of Sydney | |
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| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Sydney |
| In office | 1855–1882 |
| Predecessor | William Broughton |
| Successor | Alfred Barry |
| Other post(s) | Primate of Australia (ex officio) |
| Previous post(s) | Vicar of Baslow, Derbyshire, England |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 15 April 1832 |
| Consecration | 30 November 1854 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 March 1808 Baslow, Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 6 April 1882 (aged 74) San Remo, Italy |
| Denomination | Anglican |
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| Education | The King's School, Grantham |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
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Frederic Barker (17 March 1808 – 6 April 1882) was the second Anglican bishop of Sydney.
Barker was born at Baslow, Derbyshire, England, fifth son of the Rev. John Barker and his wife Jane, née Whyte. He was educated at The King's School, Grantham and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. in 1831, M. A. 1839.[1] While at Cambridge he was influenced by Charles Simeon. He was made deacon on 10 April 1831 by the Bishop of Rochester; he was ordained a priest on 15 April 1832.
