Name Edward Steere Died August 28, 1882, Zanzibar | Education University of London | |
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Edward Steere (1828 - 26 August 1882) was an English Anglican colonial bishop in the 19th century.
He was educated at London University and ordained in 1850. After curacies in Devon and Lincolnshire, he joined Bishop Tozer seven years later. He was created Bishop of Nyasaland in 1874 and died on 26 August 1882.
He placed the foundation stone at Christ Church, Zanzibar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Edward Steere also worked with David Livingstone to abolish slavery in Zanzibar.
Edward Steere is now buried behind the altar in the church.
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