Percy Herbert | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Norwich | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Norwich_Cathedral,_bust_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5074926.jpg) Bust of Herbert in Norwich Cathedral | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Norwich |
| In office | 1942 to 1959 |
| Predecessor | Bertram Pollock |
| Successor | William Fleming |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Kingston Bishop of Blackburn Clerk of the Closet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Percy Mark Herbert 25 April 1885 |
| Died | 22 January 1968 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Parents | Sybella Augusta Milbank William Henry Herbert |
| Spouse |
Hon. Elaine Orde-Powlett
(after 1922) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Rugby School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
The Right Reverend Percy Mark Herbert KCVO (24 April 1885 – 22 January 1968) was the first Bishop of Blackburn from 1927[1] then Bishop of Norwich from 1942[2] to 1959. He was the Clerk of the Closet from 1942–63.[3] An active Freemason, he was Provincial Grand Master for Norfolk.[4]
- ^ Court Circular (Court and Social) His Majesty today received a new diocesan bishop... The Times Thursday, 17 February 1927; p. 17; Issue 44508; col B to 1942
- ^ Court Circular (Court and Social) The King today received the Bishop Designate of Norwich..... The Times Wednesday, 3 June 1942; p. 7; Issue 49252; col B
- ^ The Times, Wednesday, Aug 06, 1952; pg. 6; Issue 52383; col C Her Majesty's Household Appointments Gazetted Category: Official Appointments and Notices
- ^ Details and photograph Archived 2011-06-03 at the Wayback Machine at the Provincial Grand Lodge website.