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Welsh-born Canadian bishop (1875–1953) For the Australian-English radio and TV personality, see Wilfrid Thomas.

Wilfred William Henry Thomas (1875–1953) was the inaugural Bishop of Brandon.

He was born in Tenby in 1875 and educated at Reading School. Ordained in 1898, he began his career as Curate of Christ's Church Cathedral, Hamilton, Ontario after which he held incumbencies in Winnipeg and Selkirk. From 1916 to 1924 he was Archdeacon of East Manitoba when he was elevated to the episcopate.

Notes

  1. The Times, Friday, Jul 03, 1953; pg. 6; Issue 52664; col G Obituary
  2. "Memorable Manitobans: Wilfred William Henry Thomas (1875-1953)". Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  4. Who was Who 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded byInaugural appointment Bishop of Brandon
1924 – 1950 		Succeeded byIvor Arthur Norris
Bishops of Brandon



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