Forrest Browne
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The Right Reverend George Forrest Browne |
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| Bishop of Bristol | |
Bishop Browne
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| Church | Church of England |
| See | Bristol |
| In office | 1897–1914 |
| Predecessor | Charles Ellicott |
| Successor | George Nickson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
4 December 1833 York |
| Died | 1 June 1930 (aged 96) Bexhill-on-Sea |
| Previous post |
Bishop of Stepney Bishop |
George Forrest Browne (4 December 1833 – 1 June 1930) was an English bishop, the first Anglican Bishop of Stepney from 1895 until 1897 when he was appointed Bishop of Bristol.
Browne was born in 1833 and educated at St Peter's School, York and St Catharine's College, Cambridge, gaining his BA as 30th wrangler in 1856. Elected a fellow of St Catharines, he embarked on his career with a post combining the roles of Chaplain and Lecturer there. From 1887 to 1892 he was Disney Professor of Archaeology. After an Incumbency at Ashley, Cambridgeshire he rose steadily in the Church’s hierarchy. From 1891 until 1895 he was Canon Residentiary at St Paul's Cathedral before elevation to the Suffragan Bishopric of the Diocese of London (from now on named Bishop of Stepney), a post he held until he attained diocesan bishop status with promotion to the See of Bristol. A prolific academic author, he died on 1 June 1930.
An enthusiast for climbing, Browne was President of the Alpine Club early in the 20th century.
The Rev Browne is known amongst speleobibliophiles for his book, Ice Caves in France and Switzerland. Published in 1865, it is one of the most delightful travel books ever written, because of the scientific accuracy and humour of the author.
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