John Percival (bishop)

John Percival (27 September 1834 – 3 December 1918) was the first headmaster of Clifton College, where he made his reputation as a great educator. In his 17 years at Clifton numbers rose to 680. He accepted the presidency of Trinity College, Oxford, to recover from his years at Clifton. It was from Trinity that he went to Rugby to become headmaster of Rugby School before becoming Bishop of Hereford.

The Right Reverend

John Percival
Bishop of Hereford
ChurchChurch of England
SeeHereford
In office1895–1917
PredecessorJames Atlay
SuccessorHensley Henson
Orders
Ordination1860
Consecration18 February 1895
Personal details
Born(1834-09-27)27 September 1834
Died3 December 1918(1918-12-03) (aged 84)
Oxford, England
SpouseLouisa Holland
Previous post(s)Presidency of Trinity College, Oxford;
Headmaster of Rugby School
Alma materThe Queen's College, Oxford
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