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George Wells (bishop)

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George Anderson Wells CMG was the second Bishop of Cariboo. He was born at Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland on 18 November 1877,[1] educated at St John's College, Winnipeg (where he was later Warden)[2] and ordained in 1911.[3] He died on 10 April 1964.[4]

During the Second World War, Wells was Chaplain of the Fleet (Protestant) in the Royal Canadian Navy.

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  1. ^ Manitoba Historical Society
  2. ^ MHS
  3. ^ The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913
  4. ^ The Times, Tuesday, Apr 11, 1961; pg. 1; Issue 55052; col A Deaths
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Cariboo
1934–1940
Succeeded by