Mark Hodson

Mark Allin Hodson (29 December 1907 – 23 January 1985) was an Anglican bishop in the latter half of the 20th century.[1]

Educated at University College London and ordained in 1931, he began his career with a curacy at St Dunstan, Stepney [2] after which he was Missioner at St Nicholas Perivale then Rector of Poplar. In 1955 he was appointed Bishop suffragan of Taunton.[3] In May 1956, he was appointed Rector of Dinder and a Prebendary of Wells Cathedral (remaining Bishop of Taunton).[4] Translated to Hereford in 1961,[5] he retired in 1973 but continued to serve the church as an honorary assistant bishop within the Diocese of London until his death on 23 January 1985,[6] aged 77.

References
  1. Obituary-The Right Rev Mark Hodson The Times Friday, Feb 01, 1985; pg. 14; Issue 62051; col G
  2. Church Web Site
  3. Ecclesiastical News: New Bishop of Taunton The Times Tuesday 8 November 1955; pg. 10; Issue 53372; col E
  4. "Benefice for Bishop of Taunton". Church Times (#4867). 25 May 1956. p. 11. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 17 June 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
  5. Two New Bishops Nominated (News) The Times Tuesday 15 August 1961; pg. 8; Issue 55160; col C
  6. “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Harry Thomas		 Bishop of Taunton
1955–1961		 Succeeded by
Francis West
Preceded by
Tom Longworth		 Bishop of Hereford
1961–1973		 Succeeded by
John Eastaugh
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