The Ven Thomas Karl Sopwith MA (known as Karl;Life, 1 June 1942 – p. 34, New Primate of England is Enthroned with Pomp 28 May 1873 – 14 December 1945) was an eminent Anglican clergyman in the first half of the 20th century.London Gazette
He was born on 28 May 1873,“Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 the eldest son of Arthur Sopwith of Chasetown & his wife Catherine Susan née Shelford. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, graduating BA with a first-class in the Theology tripos in 1895. Ordained in 1897,The Times, Wednesday, Dec 22, 1897; pg. 3; Issue 35393; col C Ordinations Lichfield after curacies at St Matthew's, Walsall and St Peter's, Cranley GardensGenuki he held incumbencies in Shoreham, Kent, Westminster, Aylesford and Ashford, Kent. In 1934 he was appointed Archdeacon of Maidstone,The Times, Monday, Nov 12, 1934; pg. 14; Issue 46909; col F New Archdeacon of Maidstone and in 1939 Archdeacon of Canterbury.National Archives He retired in 1942 and died on 14 December 1945.Deaths The Times Monday, Dec 17, 1945; pg. 1; Issue 50327; col A
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