Geoffrey Fisher
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Summary
Geoffrey Fisher was born on May 5, 1887[1], in Nuneaton[2]. He died on September 15, 1972[3], in Sherborne[4]. He worked as a politician[5], Anglican priest[6], Anglican theologian[7], and archbishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,769 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 15, 1972[10]
- Place of burial: Dorset[11]
- Spouse: Rosamond Fisher, Baroness Fisher of Lambeth[12]
- Child: Henry Arthur Pears Fisher[13], Richard Temple Fisher[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Position held: Archbishop of Canterbury[16], member of the House of Lords[17], Bishop of London[18], Bishop of Chester[19]
- Educated at: Exeter College[20], Marlborough College[21]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22], Royal Victorian Chain[23], Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[25]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Geoffrey Fisher[28]
- Family name: Fisher[29]
- Given name: Geoffrey[30]
- Work location: London[31]
- Depicted by: Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Baron Fisher of Lambeth[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Geoffrey Fisher[34]
Why It Matters
Geoffrey Fisher has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Geoffrey Fisher born?
Geoffrey Fisher's place of birth was Nuneaton[2].
Where did Geoffrey Fisher die?
Geoffrey Fisher died in Sherborne[4].
Who was Geoffrey Fisher married to?
Geoffrey Fisher's spouses include Rosamond Fisher, Baroness Fisher of Lambeth[12].
What did Geoffrey Fisher do for work?
Geoffrey Fisher worked as a politician[5], Anglican priest[6], Anglican theologian[7], and archbishop[8].
Where did Geoffrey Fisher go to school?
Geoffrey Fisher was educated at Exeter College[20] and Marlborough College[21].
What awards did Geoffrey Fisher receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[22], Royal Victorian Chain[23], Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[24], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[25].