William George Tozer (1829–1899) was a colonial bishop[1] in the 19th century.[2]

William Tozer
Born
William George Tozer

1829 (1829)
Died23 June 1899 (aged 69–70)
Occupationcolonial bishop
Known forBishop in Central Africa and West Indies
Notable workleader of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa

He was born in Teignmouth[3] and educated at St John's College, Oxford[4] and ordained in 1854.[5] His first post was a curacy at St Mary Magdalene Munster Square.[6] Later he was Vicar of Burgh-le-Marsh.[7] In 1862 he was appointed leader of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa.[8] He was a bishop in Central Africa for a decade and later held further Episcopal appointments in the West Indies.[9][10] He died on 23 June 1899.

Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop in Central Africa
1863–1873
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Jamaica
1879–1880
Succeeded by
New title Bishop of Belize
1880– 1881

Notes

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  1. ^ National Archives
  2. ^ The History of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa
  3. ^ Burghlemarsh web-site
  4. ^ "Who was Who" 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  5. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  6. ^ Photo of church
  7. ^ Lincolnshire Public Records Service
  8. ^ Ecclesiastical news Universities' Mission To Central Africa The Times Thursday, 20 November 1862; pg. 6; Issue 24408; col E
  9. ^ Jamaican Diocesan Web Site
  10. ^ Belizean Web Site