Donald Coggan

Donald Coggan

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1974 to 1980

Died aged 90LibraUnited Kingdom

Biography

Frederick Donald Coggan, Baron Coggan, (9 October 1909 – 17 May 2000) was the 101st Archbishop of Canterbury from 1974 to 1980. As Archbishop of Canterbury, he "revived morale within the Church of England, opened a dialogue with Rome and supported women's ordination". He had previously been successively the Bishop of Bradford and the Archbishop of York.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • Archbishop of Canterbury
  • Anglican Archbishop of York
  • Bishop of Bradford (diocesan)
  • Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
  • member of the House of Lords

Employers / organisations

  • University of Toronto
  • University of Manchester
  • Victoria University of Manchester

Family

Spouse(s)
Jean Coggan
Children
Dorothy Ann CogganRuth Evelyn Coggan
Parents
Cornish Arthur CogganFannie Sarah Chubb

Awards & honours (2)

  • Royal Victorian Chain
  • Order of St. Vladimir the Equal-to-the-Apostles (first class)

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Donald Coggan died on May 17, 2000 at the age of 90.
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Donald Coggan was born on October 9, 1909.
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Donald Coggan was born in Highgate.
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Donald Coggan is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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According to Wikidata, Donald Coggan's spouse is or was Jean Coggan.
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Wikidata lists 2 children of Donald Coggan.

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