The Revival of Suffragan Bishops in the 19th Century

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Suffragan Bishops

Although the Suffragan Bishops Act 1534 provided for the appointment of suffragan bishops, none were appointed between 1592 and 1870.

Petition of the Archbishop of Canterbury to Queen Victoria seeking the appointment of a suffragan bishop for the Diocese of Canterbury.

Petition of the Bishop of Lincoln to Queen Victoria seeking the appointment of a suffragan bishop for the Diocese of Lincoln.

Certificate of the Bishop of Lincoln regarding the individuals he nominated to Queen Victoria for appointment as Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham.

Letters Patent of Queen Victoria appointing Edward Parry to be Suffragan Bishop of Dover in the Diocese of Canterbury.

Letters Patent of Queen Victoria appointing Henry Mackenzie to be Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham in the Diocese of Lincoln.

Commission of the Bishop of Lincoln for the Suffragan Bishop of Nottingham.

Commission of the Archbishop of Canterbury for the Suffragan Bishop of Dover.