Mark Allin Hodson (29 December 1907 – 23 January 1985) was an Anglican bishop in the latter half of the 20th century.Obituary-The Right Rev Mark Hodson The Times Friday, Feb 01, 1985; pg. 14; Issue 62051; col G
Educated at University College London, made deacon on Trinity Sunday (31 May) 1931 and ordained priest the following Trinity Sunday (22 May 1932) — both times by Arthur Winnington-Ingram, Bishop of London, at St Paul's Cathedral. He began his career with a curacy at St Dunstan, StepneyChurch Web Site after which he was Missioner at St Nicholas Perivale then Rector of Poplar.
In 1955, he was appointed Bishop suffragan of TauntonEcclesiastical News: New Bishop of Taunton The Times Tuesday 8 November 1955; pg. 10; Issue 53372; col E and took up his see with his consecration as a bishop on 6 January 1956, by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, at St Paul's Cathedral. In May 1956, he was appointed Rector of Dinder and a Prebendary of Wells Cathedral (remaining Bishop of Taunton). Translated to Hereford in 1961,Two New Bishops Nominated (News) The Times Tuesday 15 August 1961; pg. 8; Issue 55160; col C he retired in 1973 but continued to serve the church as an honorary assistant bishop within the Diocese of London until his death on 23 January 1985,“Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 aged 77.
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