James Linton (bishop)

James Henry Linton, DD(9 February 1879 – 2 June 1958)[1] was an eminent Anglican bishop in the 20th century.

For the English artist, see James Dromgole Linton.

Educated at Durham University,[2] and ordained in 1904,[3] he was Vice-Principal of the CMS Training College in Oyo and then the Principal of Stuart Memorial College, Isfahan[4] until his appointment to the episcopate as Bishop in Persia in 1917.[5] He served until 1935 when he became Rector of Handsworth, retiring in 1954 and an Assistant Bishop of Birmingham (1937–1958).

References
  1. Bishop Linton Persia And Birmingham The Times Thursday, Jun 05, 1958; pg. 17; Issue 54169; col D
  2. “Who was Who” 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  3. ”The Clergy List” London, Kelly’s, 1913
  4. Malden Richard (ed) (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st edn). London: The Field Press. p. 1176.
  5. Six New Bishops. Consecration In St. Paul's. The Times Monday, Oct 20, 1919; pg. 9; Issue 42235; col F


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