Herbert Raison

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Herbert Chaplain Raison[1] (13 November 1889, in Wyke Regis – 29 September 1952, in Doncaster)[2] was an Anglican priest[3] in the twentieth century.[4]

Raison was educated at St John's College, Oxford and Ely Theological College. He was ordained to Rugby Parish Church in 1913; and priested in 1914. He served a further curacy at St George, Leicester before becoming Chaplain of Malvern College in 1917. He was Vice-Principal and Bursar of Warminster Theological College from 1919 to 1922; and Principal of Queen's College, Birmingham from 1923 to[5] 1934. He was Vicar of St Luke, Paddington from 1934 to 1936 and then Rector of Rector of St Peter, Doncaster until his death.

References[edit]

  1. ^ NPG details
  2. ^ Death notice in The Times October 1, 1952, Issue 52431, p.1.
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1929/30 p1062: London; OUP; 1929
  4. ^ "Raison, Herbert Raison". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2016 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 9 March 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. ^ Letter to The Times 'The Lack Of Clergy' RAISON, HERBERT C. July 13, 1925, Issue 44012, p.10.