Tim Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop at Lambeth, Bishop to the Forces and Bishop for the Falkland Islands | |
&sq=Khabib Nurmagomedov&lang=en&file=File:Bishop_at_Lambeth_at_the_2019_Blessing_the_Thames_Ceremony_(cropped).jpg) Thornton at the 2019 Blessing the Thames ceremony on London Bridge | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 6 September 2017 – 2021 |
| Predecessor | Nigel Stock |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Sherborne (2001–2008) Bishop of Truro (2009–2017) Lord Spiritual (2013–2017) |
| 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).[1] 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).[2]
- ^ Lambeth Palace — Tim Thornton commissioned as new Bishop at Lambeth (Accessed 9 September 2017)
- ^ Parliament: New Lords, 31 January 2013.
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