Reginald Owen (bishop)


Reginald Herbert Owen was an Oxford don, public school headmaster, Anglican bishop and finally Archbishop during the 20th century.

Early life

Born on 25 May 1887 he was educated at Dulwich College and Wadham College, Oxford.

Career

Alternating between secondary and tertiary education he was an Assistant Master at Clifton College; a Fellow and Lecturer of Worcester College, Oxford; Headmaster of Uppingham School; and Fellow, Chaplain and Lecturer at Brasenose College, Oxford before his elevation to the Episcopate as Bishop of Wellington in 1947. In addition he was Primate of New Zealand from 1952 until his resignation on 29 February 1960.

Later life and death

He died on 24 February 1961.