Who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1991?
Reverend George Leonard Carey
The Right Reverend George Leonard Carey (born 1935) was formally enthroned as the 103rd Arch bishop of Canterbury in 1991. For the previous three years he had been Bishop of Bath and Wells, a region in southwest England.
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury at the coronation?
Geoffrey Fisher
The new Queen Elizabeth II made only one minor error during her three-hour coronation, forgetting to curtsey with her Maids of Honour at the north pillar of Westminster Abbey. The 300 million watching on their TV sets probably did not notice, but one man did: the Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher.
Who was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1981?
Robert Alexander Kennedy Runcie
Robert Runcie. Robert Alexander Kennedy Runcie, Baron Runcie, MC, PC (2 October 1921 – 11 July 2000) was an English Anglican bishop. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1980 to 1991, having previously been Bishop of St Albans.
Who was the last Archbishop of Canterbury?
Rowan Williams, in full Rowan Douglas Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth in the City and County of Swansea, (born June 14, 1950, Swansea, Wales), 104th archbishop of Canterbury (2002–12), a noted theologian, archbishop of the Church in Wales (2000–02), and the first archbishop of Canterbury in modern times chosen …
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1991 to 2002?
George Carey
George Carey, in full George Leonard Carey, Baron Carey of Clifton, (born November 13, 1935, London, England), archbishop of Canterbury from 1991 to 2002, theologian noted for his evangelical beliefs. Carey left school at age 15 and served as a radio operator in the Royal Air Force from 1954 to 1956.
Who was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1953?
Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Baron
Geoffrey Fisher. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Baron Fisher of Lambeth, GCVO, PC (5 May 1887 – 15 September 1972) was an English Anglican priest, and 99th Archbishop of Canterbury, serving from 1945 to 1961.
Who was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1947?
Who was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1979?
Robert Runcie
From the archive, 8 September 1979: Robert Runcie is to be the 102nd Archbishop of Canterbury. The Right Reverend Robert Runcie, Bishop of St Albans, is to be the 102nd Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of All England.
Who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1980?
Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury
| Tenure | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| 1961 to 1974 | Arthur Michael Ramsey |
| 1974 to 1980 | Frederick Donald Coggan |
| 1980 to 1991 | Robert Alexander Kennedy Runcie |
| 1991 to 2002 | George Leonard Carey |
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury before Becket?
Catholic Archbishops of Canterbury
| Tenure | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| 1139 to 18 April 1161 | Theobald of Bec |
| 1161 to 1162 | vacant |
| 1162 to 29 December 1170 | Thomas Becket (Thomas à Becket) |
| 1174 to 1184 | Richard (Richard of Dover) |
Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1952?
Geoffrey Francis Fisher
Who was the archbishop of Canterbury from 1991 to 2002?