John Scott Lidgett
Methodist theologian (1854–1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Scott Lidgett, CH (10 August 1854 – 16 June 1953) was a British Wesleyan Methodist minister and educationist. He achieved prominence both as a theologian and reformer within British Methodism, stressing the importance of the church's engagement with the whole of society and human culture, and as an effective advocate for education within London.[1] He served as the first President of the Methodist Conference in 1932–33.
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John Scott Lidgett | |
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President of the Methodist Conference | |
In office 1908–1909 | |
Preceded by | John Smith Simon |
Succeeded by | William Perkins |
In office 1932–1933 | |
Vice President | Sir Robert William Perks |
Preceded by | Dr Henry Maldwyn Hughes |
Succeeded by | Frederick Luke Wiseman |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 August 1854 Lewisham, England |
Died | 16 June 1953 (1953-06-17) (aged 98) Epsom, England |
Occupation | Methodist theologian |
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