James Hannington
James Hannington (3 September 1847 – 29 October 1885) was an English Anglican missionary and martyr. He was the first Anglican bishop of East Africa.
James Hannington | |
|---|---|
| former Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa | |
James Hannington | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Eastern Equatorial Africa |
| Installed | 24 June 1884 |
| Term ended | 29 October 1885 |
| Successor | Henry Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 September 1847 Hurstpierpoint, Sussex |
| Died | 29 October 1885 (aged 38) Busoga, Uganda |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 29 October |
| Venerated in | Anglican Communion |
| Title as Saint | Bishop and Martyr |
| Shrines | Bishop Hannington Memorial Church, Hove |
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