John Yates (bishop)


John Yates
Bishop at Lambeth
ChurchChurch of England
In office1992–1994 (retired)
PredecessorRonald Gordon
SuccessorFrank Sargeant
Other post(s)Honorary assistant bishop in Winchester (1994–2008)
Bishop of Gloucester (1975–1992)
Bishop of Whitby (1972–1975)
Principal, Lichfield Theological College (1966–1972)
Orders
Ordinationc. 1951 (deacon); c. 1952 (priest)
Consecration1972
Personal details
Born(1925-04-17)17 April 1925
Died26 February 2008(2008-02-26) (aged 82)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsFrank & Edith
SpouseJean Dover (m. 1954; d. 1995)
Beryl Wensley (m. 1998; d. 2006)
Children1 son; 2 daughter
Alma materJesus College, Cambridge
Gloucester Cathedral, memorial to Bishop John Yates

John Yates (17 April 1925 – 26 February 2008) was an Anglican bishop in the Church of England. He was a bishop for 22 years, serving as the Bishop of Whitby from 1972 to 1975, the Bishop of Gloucester[1] from 1975 to 1992 and the Bishop at Lambeth from 1992 to 1994.

  1. ^ The Times, Tuesday, 18 November 1975; p. 17; Issue 59555; col B "New Bishop of Gloucester enthroned"