David Elliot Johnson
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The Right Reverend David Elliot Johnson |
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| Bishop of Massachusetts | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Massachusetts |
| In office | 1986-1995 |
| Predecessor | John Bowen Coburn |
| Successor | Tom Shaw |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 5 October 1985 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 17, 1933 Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | January 14, 1995 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | 3 |
| Previous post | Coadjutor of Massachusetts (1985-1986) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
David Elliot Johnson (April 17, 1933 – January 14, 1995) was the 14th bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts in The Episcopal Church.
David Elliot Johnson was born in Newark on April 17, 1933. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford. He went to Virginia Theological Seminary, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. Prior to his consecration as bishop on October 5, 1985, he served as priest at parishes in Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida.
On January 15, 1995 Bishop Johnson was found dead in his home. It was revealed that he died from a single gunshot to the chest. It was concluded that Johnson committed suicide. A few weeks after his death the Episcopal church revealed that Johnson had been involved in several extramarital affairs throughout his ministry.
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