Mervyn Archdall (16 February 1833 – 18 May 1913) was the 7th Bishop of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert and Kilmacduagh. Educated at

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, he was

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of Templebready from 1863 to 1872 and then of Rector of St Lukes's

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until 1894, also holding the position of

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from 1878. After this he was

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until his elevation to the

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. in 1897. He resigned his see in 1912.''Ecclesiastical Intelligence. Preferments And Appointments.''

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Wednesday, Jun 12, 1912; pg. 6; Issue 39923; col F

References

1833 births 1913 deaths Alumni of Trinity College Dublin Archdeacons of Cork Deans of Cork 19th-century Anglican bishops in Ireland 20th-century Anglican bishops in Ireland Bishops of Killaloe and Clonfert {{Ireland-Anglican-bishop-stub