Frederick Bennett (bishop)

Frederick Augustus Bennett CMG (15 November 1871 – 16 September 1950) was a New Zealand Anglican Suffragan Bishop who served as the first Bishop of Aotearoa from 1928 to 1950.

The Right Reverend

Frederick Bennett

CMG
Bishop of Aotearoa
DioceseDiocese of Waiapu
Elected1928
SuccessorWiremu Panapa
Orders
Ordination1896
Consecration2 December 1928
Personal details
Born
Frederick Augustus Bennett

(1871-11-15)15 November 1871
Ohinemutu, Lake Rotorua
Died16 September 1950(1950-09-16) (aged 78)
Kohupatiki, Hawke's Bay
DenominationAnglican
SpouseHana Te Unuhi Mere Paaka (1899–1909)
Arihia Rangioue Pokiha (1911–1950)
RelativesManuhuia Bennett (son)
Sir Charles Bennett (son)
Michael Bennett (grandson)
Manu Bennett (great-grandson)
Hamish Bennett (great-grandson)
Tania Tapsell (great-granddaughter)
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