Tim Thornton (bishop)
Tim Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop at Lambeth | |
Thornton at the 2019 Blessing the Thames ceremony on London Bridge | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 6 September 2017 – 2021 |
| Predecessor | Nigel Stock |
| Successor | Emma Ineson (as Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York) |
| Other post(s) | Bishop to the Forces and Bishop for the Falkland Islands |
| Previous post(s) | Lord Spiritual (2013–2017) Bishop of Truro (2009–2017) Bishop of Sherborne (2001–2008) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1980 |
| Consecration | 21 October 2001 by George Carey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1957 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Lambeth Palace |
| Spouse | Siân |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton King's College London |
Timothy Martin Thornton (born 14 April 1957) is a retired British Anglican bishop. His final post was as Bishop at Lambeth, Bishop to the Forces, and Bishop for the Falkland Islands (2017–2021). He was previously the area Bishop of Sherborne from 2001 to 2008, the diocesan Bishop of Truro (2009–2017), and a Member of the House of Lords (2013–2017).