George Selwyn | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lichfield | |
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| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| In office | 1868 to 1878 |
| Predecessor | John Lonsdale |
| Successor | William Maclagan |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of New Zealand (1841–1868) Primate of New Zealand (1858–1868) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1833 (deacon) 1834 (priest) |
| Consecration | 17 October 1841 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1809 Church Row, Hampstead, England |
| Died | 11 April 1878 (aged 69) Bishop's Palace, Lichfield, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 including John Selwyn |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 11 April |
| Venerated in | Anglican Communion |
| Patronage | Selwyn College, Cambridge |
George Augustus Selwyn (5 April 1809 – 11 April 1878) was the first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand. He was Bishop of New Zealand (which included Melanesia) from 1841 to 1869. His diocese was then subdivided and Selwyn was Metropolitan (later called Primate) of New Zealand from 1858 to 1868. Returning to Britain, Selwyn served as Bishop of Lichfield from 1868 to 1878.[1]
After his death, Selwyn College, Cambridge and Selwyn College, Otago were founded to honour his life and contribution to scholarship and the church. The colleges and other educational facilities uphold the legacy of the bishop.
- ^ Limbrick, Warren E. "George Selwyn". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.