Gordon Bates | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Whitby | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
| In office | 1983 – 1999 (retired) |
| Predecessor | Clifford Barker |
| Successor | Robert Ladds |
| Other post(s) | Honorary assistant bishop in York (2010–present); in Carlisle and in Blackburn (1999–2010) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1958 (deacon); 1959 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1983 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 March 1934 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Ernest & Kathleen |
| Spouse | Betty Vaux (m. 1960) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Profession | Youth chaplain |
| Alma mater | Kelham Theological College |
Gordon Bates (born 16 March 1934) was the eighth Bishop of Whitby.[1]