Charles Corfe

Charles John Corfe


Charles Corfe
ProvinceCanterbury
SeeSeoul
Appointed1889
Installed29 September 1890
Term ended1904
SuccessorArthur Turner
Previous post(s)
Orders
Ordination1866
Consecration1 November 1889
RankBishop
Personal details
Born1843
Died20 June 1921
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
Alma mater

Charles John Corfe (1843 – 20 June 1921)[1] was the inaugural Anglican Bishop in Korea from 1889[2] to 1904.

  1. ^ Bishop Corfe. (Obituaries) The Times Monday, 4 July 1921; p. 16; Issue 42763; col C
  2. ^ CONSECRATION OF THREE BISHOPS: Reading, Derby and Corea (sic) The Times Saturday, 2 November 1889; p. 9; Issue 32846; col C