Llewellyn Henry Gwynne
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Llewellyn Henry Gwynne CMG
CBE
(11 June 1863 – 9 December 1957) was the first Anglican Bishop of Egypt and Sudan.
, Wales
, in 1863. While at the Swansea Grammar School, the headmaster encouraged him to follow the example of his beloved brother Charlie by working hard and pursuing his interest in the Bible. Ordained in 1886 he also played football for Derby County
. He began his overseas career in 1899 and was a missionary in East Africa. Gwynne was appointed archdeacon for the Sudan in 1905. In 1908, he was consecrated Bishop of Khartoum. Recalled to Europe in World War I
he joined the army as chaplain
. In July 1915, Gwynne was appointed deputy chaplain-general of the army in France, with the relative rank of major-general.
(the religious head of Moslems) stood together to bless the new Sennar Dam
. He founded the Unity High School in Khartoum
, and the school was officially opened in 1928. In 1929, he dedicated the first church building at Atbara Railway Station. In 1937, Bishop Gwynne laid the foundation stone of a lepers' church in Lui
. Gwynne returned to the United Kingdom during World War II
and on 9 December 1957 he died at the age of ninety-four. His pectoral cross
is on display at the Museum of Army Chaplaincy.
Order of St Michael and St George
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CBE
CBE
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(11 June 1863 – 9 December 1957) was the first Anglican Bishop of Egypt and Sudan.
Early life
Gwynne was born in SwanseaSwansea
Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. Swansea is in the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands...
, Wales
Wales
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, in 1863. While at the Swansea Grammar School, the headmaster encouraged him to follow the example of his beloved brother Charlie by working hard and pursuing his interest in the Bible. Ordained in 1886 he also played football for Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
. He began his overseas career in 1899 and was a missionary in East Africa. Gwynne was appointed archdeacon for the Sudan in 1905. In 1908, he was consecrated Bishop of Khartoum. Recalled to Europe in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
he joined the army as chaplain
Military chaplain
A military chaplain is a chaplain who ministers to soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and other members of the military. In many countries, chaplains also minister to the family members of military personnel, to civilian noncombatants working for military organizations and to civilians within the...
. In July 1915, Gwynne was appointed deputy chaplain-general of the army in France, with the relative rank of major-general.
Bishop of Egypt and the Sudan
Gwynne returned to the Sudan in 1919. In 1920, he became the bishop of the new diocese of Egypt and the Sudan. He became a resident in Cairo, Egypt and would come to the Sudan on visits. In 1924, Gwynne held the first Annual Unity Service in Khartoum Cathedral. In 1926, Gwynne and the MuftiMufti
A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law . In religious administrative terms, a mufti is roughly equivalent to a deacon to a Sunni population...
(the religious head of Moslems) stood together to bless the new Sennar Dam
Sennar Dam
The Sennar Dam is a dam on the Blue Nile near the town of Sennar, Sudan. It was built in 1925 by the British engineer, desert explorer and adventurer, Stephen "Roy" Sherlock, under the direction of Weetman Pearson. The dam is 3025 meters long, with a maximum height of 40 meters . It provides...
. He founded the Unity High School in Khartoum
Khartoum
Khartoum is the capital and largest city of Sudan and of Khartoum State. It is located at the confluence of the White Nile flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile flowing west from Ethiopia. The location where the two Niles meet is known as "al-Mogran"...
, and the school was officially opened in 1928. In 1929, he dedicated the first church building at Atbara Railway Station. In 1937, Bishop Gwynne laid the foundation stone of a lepers' church in Lui
Lui
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. Gwynne returned to the United Kingdom during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and on 9 December 1957 he died at the age of ninety-four. His pectoral cross
Pectoral cross
A pectoral cross or pectorale is a cross, usually relatively large, suspended from the neck by a cord or chain that reaches well down the chest. It is worn by the clergy as an indication of their position, and is different from the small crosses worn on necklaces by many Christians, which have no...
is on display at the Museum of Army Chaplaincy.