John Baker (bishop)

John Austin Baker (11 January 1928 4 June 2014) was a Church of England bishop, Bishop of Salisbury from 1982 until his retirement in 1993.

The Right Reverend

John Baker
Bishop of Salisbury
ChurchChurch of England
DioceseDiocese of Salisbury
In office1982–1993
PredecessorGeorge Reindorp
SuccessorDavid Stancliffe
Other post(s)Honorary assistant bishop in Winchester (1994–2014)
Orders
Ordinationc.1954 (deacon); 1955 (priest)
Consecration1982
Personal details
Born(1928-01-11)11 January 1928
Died4 June 2014(2014-06-04) (aged 86)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsGeorge and Grace Austin Baker
SpouseGillian Leach (m. 1974)
ProfessionAuthor (theology & church)
Alma materOriel College, Oxford
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