Ernest Harold Pearce (23 July 1865 – 28 October 1930) was an Anglican bishop, the 106th bishop of Worcester from 1919 until his death."Who was Who" 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991
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. In 1911, he was appointed a canon of Westminster Abbey. He then served as treasurer (1912–1916), Archdeacon of Westminster (1916–1918), and sub-dean (1918–1919).
He was subsequently elevated to the See of Worcester.New Bishop of Worcester. Appointment of Canon E. H. Pearce. (Official Appointments and Notices) The Times Thursday, 2 January 1919; pg. 9; Issue 41987; col B He was consecrated on 24 February 1919. A cleric whose efficiency, powers of rapid work and precision of thought were respected throughout the church,The Times, Wednesday, 29 October 1930; pg. 16; Issue 45656; col B The Bishop of Worcester Administrator And Antiquary he died suddenly on 28 October 1930, aged 65.
Works The Annals of Christ's Hospital, 1901 The Book of God's Kingdom, 1902 The Sons of the Clergy, 1904 English Christianity in its Beginnings, 1908 The Laws of the Earliest Gospel, 1913 William de Colchester, 1915 The Monks of Westminster, 1916 The Royal Hospitals at Church, 1925 The Register of Thomas de Cobham, 1317-1327, 1930
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