Griffith Roberts
British bishop (1845–1943)
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Griffith Roberts (27 June 1845 – 11 February 1943[1]) was an Anglican priest and author. His works include "The Marks of Christ’s Body", 1891; "Salvation Through Atonement", 1910; "Why We Believe that Christ rose from the Dead", 1914; "Holiadur Eglswysig", 1888; and "A Guide to Bangor Cathedral" in the first third of the 20th century.[2] Educated at Trinity College Dublin, he was ordained in 1870. He held incumbencies at Llanegryn, Dowlais[3] and Peterston-super-Ely before being appointed Dean of Bangor in 1903. He retired in 1934 and died at the age of 97.[4]
Born27 June 1845
Died11 February 1943 (aged 97)
EducationTrinity College Dublin
OccupationsAnglican priest, author
Griffith Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 June 1845 |
| Died | 11 February 1943 (aged 97) |
| Education | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupations | Anglican priest, author |
| Title | Dean of Bangor |
| Predecessor | John Pryce |
| Successor | Henry Lewis James |
| Children | David Roberts (Archdeacon of Monmouth) |
His son David was Archdeacon of Monmouth from 1930 to 1935.[5]
