Raymond Orpen
Raymond d’Audemar Orpen (31 August 1837 – 9 January 1930[1]) was an Irish cleric in the 20th century.[2][3]
Raymond d’Audemar Orpen | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe | |
| In office 1907–1921 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1837 |
| Died | 9 January 1930 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah née de Courcey M’Gillycuddy |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
He was a curate at Rathronan and then Adare before becoming the Incumbent of Tralee.[4] He was Archdeacon of Ardfert until his ordination to the episcopate as Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe in 1907.[5] He retired in 1921.[6]
References
- "Bishop Orpen". The Times, 10 January 1930, p. 14.
- Fryde, E. B; Greenway, D. E; Porter, S; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third Edition, revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
- A New History of Ireland, Moody, T. M; Martin, F. X; Byrne, F. J; Cosgrove, F: Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1976, ISBN 0-19-821745-5
- Who was Who1897–1990, London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- Crockford's Clerical Directory1929–30 p 966 Oxford, OUP,1947
- The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory, London, John Phillips, 1900.
| Church of Ireland titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Bunbury |
Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe 1907–1921 |
Succeeded by Harry Vere White |
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