John Colenso
John William Colenso (24 January 1814 – 20 June 1883) was a Cornish cleric and mathematician, defender of the Zulu and biblical scholar, who served as the first Bishop of Natal. He was a scholar of the Zulu language. In his role as an Anglican theologian, Colenso is now remembered for views of the Bible that set off intense controversy.
The Right Reverend John William Colenso | |
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| Bishop of Natal | |
Portrait by Samuel Sidley (1866) | |
| Church | Church of England |
| See | Natal |
| In office | 1853 – 20 June 1883 |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Hamilton Baynes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 January 1814 St Austell, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 20 June 1883 (aged 69) Durban, Natal Colony |
| Previous post(s) | Rector of Forncett St Mary |
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