| The Most ReverendThomas Gibson George CollinsDD | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Belfast | |
| In office 1919–1926 | |
| Bishop of Meath | |
| In office 1926–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1873 Dublin |
| Died | 3 July 1927 Navan |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse | Kathleen Lily Bell née Hollwey |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Thomas Gibson George Collins was Bishop of Meath for a short time in the second quarter of the 20th century.
Ordained in 1896, he was firstly a curate at Maralin before becoming Rector of Rathfriland then Warrenpoint and St James’ Belfast; and finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, Dean of St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast.
Notes
- Despite his style he is not an archbishop but by tradition the "Premier Bishop" of Ireland > Debrett’s Correct Form Montague-Smith, P (Ed): London, Debrett’s,1992 ISBN 0-7472-0658-9
- The Times, Monday, Jul 04, 1927; pg. 16; Issue 44624; col B Bishop Of Meath. Death After Return From York.
- “A New History of Ireland” Moody, T.M; Martin, F.X; Byrne, F.J; Cosgrove, F: by Theodore William Moody, Francis X. Martin, Francis John Byrne, Art Cosgrove: Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-821745-5
- "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Kelly’s, 1913
- Photo of church
- “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
| Religious titles | ||
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| Preceded byCharles Thornton Primrose Grierson | Dean of Belfast 1919 – 1926 |
Succeeded byHenry Robert Brett |
| Preceded byBenjamin John Plunket | Bishop of Meath 1926 – 1927 |
Succeeded byJohn Orr |
| Deans of Belfast | |
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