Herbert Stuart (priest)

The Venerable Canon Herbert James Stuart CB, MA (14 February 1924 – 24 February 2019) was an eminent Anglican priest in the second half of the 20th century.

Early life

He was born on 14 February 1924,[1] educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1950. After curacies at Sligo[2] and Rathmines he entered the RAF Chaplaincy Service, eventually becoming an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen and the service's Archdeacon (Chaplain-in-Chief) [3] in 1980. He retired from military service in 1983.

He died on 24 February 2019 at the age of 95.[4]

Notes and references

  1. Who's Who 1996: London, A & C Black, 1996 ISBN 0-7136-4255-6
  2. Crockfords (London, Church House, 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
  3. Court Circular The Times Friday, 20 Jun 1980; pg. 16; Issue 60656; col E
  4. Herbie Stuart
Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Hewitt Wilson
Chaplain-in-Chief of the RAF
1980–1983
Succeeded by
Glyndwr Rhys Renowden


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