William Tozer
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William George Tozer (1829–1899) was a colonial bishop[1] in the 19th century.[2]
Born
1829
William George Tozer
1829
Died23 June 1899 (aged 69–70)
Occupationcolonial bishop
KnownforBishop in Central Africa and West Indies
William Tozer | |
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| Born | William George Tozer 1829 |
| Died | 23 June 1899 (aged 69–70) |
| Occupation | colonial bishop |
| Known for | Bishop in Central Africa and West Indies |
| Notable work | leader of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa |
He was born in Teignmouth[3] and educated at St John's College, Oxford[4] and ordained in 1854.[5] His first post was a curacy at St Mary Magdalene Munster Square.[6] Later he was Vicar of Burgh-le-Marsh.[7] In 1862 he was appointed leader of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa.[8] He was a bishop in Central Africa for a decade and later held further Episcopal appointments in the West Indies.[9][10] He died on 23 June 1899.
