Michael Stancliffe
The Very Reverend Michael Staffurth Stancliffe[1] (8 April 1916 – 26 March 1987) was a Church of England priest who served as the Dean of Winchester from 1969 to 1986.
Michael Stancliffe | |
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| Dean of Winchester | |
| In office 1969–1986 | |
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| Born | 8 April 1916 |
| Died | 26 March 1987 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Elizabeth née Tatlow |
| Alma mater | Haileybury; Trinity College, Oxford |
Career
Stancliffe was ordained in 1941 and was a curate at St James', Southbroom, Devizes 1940–43 [2] before becoming the priest in charge at Ramsbury 1943–44 and then curate of Cirencester and priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity, Watermoor, 1944–49.[3]
He was then a Master and Chaplain at Westminster School 1949–57 and also Preacher to Lincoln’s Inn, 1954–57.[4] Following this he was Rector of St Margaret's, Westminster, a Canon of Westminster Abbey 1957–69, and Speaker’s Chaplain 1961–69[5] before his elevation to the Deanery of Winchester.
He was a member of General Synod 1970–80 and Chairman of the Council for Places of Worship, 1972–75; Fellow of Winchester College 1973.[6] He was also considered for the post of Bishop of Carlisle.[7]
Personal life
His son, David Stancliffe, was the Bishop of Salisbury.[8] His daughter, Claire Stancliffe, is the author of research on the cult of St Martin and early Irish Christianity.
Notes
- NPG details
- Church history
- Church website
- Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- “Who was Who”
- National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
- Brief details Archived 2012-10-20 at the Wayback Machine
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| Preceded by Oswin Gibbs-Smith |
Dean of Winchester 1969–1986 |
Succeeded by Trevor Beeson |
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