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Herbert Stuart (priest)

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RAF Chaplain-in-Chief (1924–2019)

The Venerable Canon Herbert James Stuart CB, MA (14 February 1924 – 24 February 2019) was an eminent Anglican priest in the second half of the 20th century.

Early life

He was born on 14 February 1924, educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1950. After curacies at Sligo and Rathmines he entered the RAF Chaplaincy Service, eventually becoming an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen and the service's Archdeacon (Chaplain-in-Chief) in 1980. He retired from military service in 1983.

He died on 24 February 2019 at the age of 95.

Notes and references

  1. Who's Who 1996: London, A & C Black, 1996 ISBN 0-7136-4255-6
  2. Crockfords (London, Church House, 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
  3. Court Circular The Times Friday, 20 Jun 1980; pg. 16; Issue 60656; col E
  4. Herbie Stuart
Church of England titles
Preceded byJohn Hewitt Wilson Chaplain-in-Chief of the RAF
1980–1983
Succeeded byGlyndwr Rhys Renowden
Royal Air Force Chaplains-in-Chief
Archdeacons for the RAF (since 2001)
  • Ron Hesketh, Chaplain-in-Chief
  • Ray Pentland, Principal Anglican Chaplain
  • Ray Pentland, Chaplain-in-Chief
  • Jonathan Chaffey, Chaplain-in-Chief
  • John Ellis, Chaplain-in-Chief
  • Giles Legood, Chaplain-in-Chief


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