The Venerable (Ronald) Berkeley Cole[1] (1913–1996) was an eminent Anglican priest and author in the first half of the mid 20th century.
Berkeley Cole | |
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Archdeacon of Loughborough | |
In office 1953–1963 | |
Archdeacon of Leicester | |
In office 1963–1973 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 October 1913 |
Died | 19 July 1996 |
Spouse | Mabel Grace née Chapman |
After an earlier career as a Registrar with the London County Freehold and Leasehold Properties Ltd he was ordained in 1943.[2] He began his career with a curacy in Braunstone after which he was Succentor of Leicester Cathedral. He was Vicar of St Philip, Leicester from 1950 to 1973.[3] He was Archdeacon of Loughborough from 1953 to 1963 and of Leicester from then until 1980.[4] His last post was as Rural Dean of Reps.