Robert Harper Clarkson
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Robert Harper Clarkson (November 19, 1826 – March 10, 1884) was an American prelate of the Episcopal Church, who served as the first Bishop of Nebraska between 1865 and 1884.
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The Right Reverend Robert Harper Clarkson D.D., LL.D. | |
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Bishop of Nebraska | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Nebraska |
Elected | October 23, 1865 |
In office | 1865–1884 |
Successor | George Worthington |
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Ordination | January 5, 1851 by Philander Chase |
Consecration | November 15, 1865 by John Henry Hopkins |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-11-19)November 19, 1826 |
Died | March 10, 1884(1884-03-10) (aged 57) Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
Buried | Trinity Cathedral |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Michael Cook Clarkson & Louisa Harper |
Spouse |
Meliora McPherson (m. 1849) |
Children | 2 |
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