Name Ernest Pearce Role Bishop of Worcester | Died October 28, 1930 | |
Education Christ's Hospital, Peterhouse, Cambridge Books William de Colchester - Abbot of, Sion College and Library, The monks of Westminster Similar People Richard Hurd, Isabella of France, Margaret of France - Queen of, Roger Mortimer - 1st Earl of, Thomas Malory | ||
Ernest Harold Pearce, DD, CBE, TD (23 July 1865 – 28 October 1930) was an Anglican bishop, the 106th Bishop of Worcester from 1919 until his death.
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Biography
He was born on 23 July 1865 and was educated at Christ’s Hospital and Peterhouse, Cambridge. Ordained priest in 1890 he was firstly an assistant master and school chaplain at Christ’s Hospital. An eminent scholar, he was Professor of Biblical History at Queen's College, London until 1905 when he became Rector of Christ Church Greyfriars in the City of London. Treasurer then Archdeacon of Westminster, he was subsequently elevated to the See of Diocese of Worcester. A cleric whose efficiency, powers of rapid work and precision of thought were respected throughout the church. He died suddenly on 28 October 1930.