Robert Nelson (26 June 1913 – 3 June 1959) was the sixth Bishop of Middleton from 1958 until his death a year later.The Times, Thursday, 4 Jun 1959; pg. 16; Issue 54478; col G Suffragan Bishop Of Middleton Rt. Rev. Robert Nelson
Born on 26 June 1913 and educated at Carlisle Grammar School and Leeds University, he was ordained in 1936. After curacies at Grange-over-Sands and Leeds he became Vicar of Barrow-in-FurnessWho was Who 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 before a nine-year stint as Rector of Liverpool.The Times, Saturday, 29 Jun 1957; pg. 8; Issue 53880; col D A noted broadcaster, he died on 3 June 1959.
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