Frank Whittaker
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| Frank Whittaker | |
|---|---|
| Bishop in Medak | |
| Church | Church of South India |
| See | Medak |
| In office | 1947–1960 [1] |
| Successor | Eber Priestley |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1947 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 December 1894 |
Frank Whittaker was the first Bishop of Medak[1] in the Church of South India, with his see in Medak in the Indian state of Hyderabad. Originally a Methodist, he became a bishop when several denominations in India merged to form the Church of South India in 1947.[2][3]
Earlier, Whittaker had been the first head of the Normal Training College, a theological college in Medak in India.[4]
References
- Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 K. M. George, Church of South India: Life in Union, 1947-1997, Jointly published by Indian Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, New Delhi and Christava Sahitya Samithi, Tiruvalla, 1999. p. 272.[1]
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| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title | Bishop in Medak 1947–1960 |
Succeeded by Eber Priestley |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by | Member Board of Governors Andhra Union Theological College, Dornakal 1947–1960 |
Succeeded by Eber Priestley 1961–1967 |
