Launcelot Fleming
William Launcelot Scott Fleming, KCVO (7 August 1906 – 30 July 1990) was a British Anglican bishop. He was the Bishop of Portsmouth and later the Bishop of Norwich. He was also noted as a geologist and explorer.
The Right Reverend Launcelot Fleming | |
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| Bishop of Norwich | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Norwich |
| In office | 1960 to 1971 |
| Predecessor | Percy Herbert |
| Successor | Maurice Wood |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Windsor (1971–1976) Bishop of Portsmouth (1949–1960) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1933 (deacon) 1934 (priest) |
| Consecration | 18 October 1949 by Geoffrey Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Launcelot Scott Fleming 7 August 1906 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 30 July 1990 (aged 83) Sherborne, Dorset, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Rugby School |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve |
| Years of service | 1940–1944 |
| Rank | Chaplain |
| Unit | Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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