John Yates (bishop)
John Yates | |
|---|---|
| Bishop at Lambeth | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 1992–1994 (retired) |
| Predecessor | Ronald Gordon |
| Successor | Frank Sargeant |
| Other post(s) | Honorary assistant bishop in Winchester (1994–2008) Bishop of Gloucester (1975–1992) Bishop of Whitby (1972–1975) Principal, Lichfield Theological College (1966–1972) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | c. 1951 (deacon); c. 1952 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1972 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1925 |
| Died | 26 February 2008 (aged 82) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Frank & Edith |
| Spouse | Jean Dover (m. 1954; d. 1995) Beryl Wensley (m. 1998; d. 2006) |
| Children | 1 son; 2 daughter |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
John Yates (17 April 1925 – 26 February 2008) was an Anglican bishop in the Church of England. He was a bishop for 22 years, serving as the Bishop of Whitby from 1972 to 1975, the Bishop of Gloucester from 1975 to 1992 and the Bishop at Lambeth from 1992 to 1994.