William Leopold Essex
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William Leopold Essex (February 8, 1886 – February 26, 1959) was fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Quincy.
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The Right Reverend William Leopold Essex S.T.D., D.D. | |
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Bishop of Quincy | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Quincy |
Elected | June 5, 1936 |
In office | 1936–1958 |
Predecessor | M. Edward Fawcett |
Successor | Francis Lickfield |
Orders | |
Ordination | June 11, 1911 by David H. Greer |
Consecration | September 29, 1936 by James De Wolf Perry |
Personal details | |
Born | (1886-02-08)February 8, 1886 |
Died | February 26, 1959(1959-02-26) (aged 73) Peoria, Illinois, United States |
Buried | Christ Church of Lower Kickapoo |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | William Essex & Elizabeth Looser |
Spouse | Charlotte Josephine Nason |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
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