Geoffrey Fisher

Archbishop of Canterbury (1887-1972)
Person human Q335473
Geoffrey Fisher
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Geoffrey Fisher

Summary

Geoffrey Fisher is a human[1]. Born in Nuneaton[2], he… he was born on May 5, 1887[3]. He passed away in Sherborne[4]. He died on September 15, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and Anglican priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (712 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Fisher was born in Nuneaton[2].
  • Geoffrey Fisher passed away in Sherborne[4].
  • Geoffrey Fisher was born on May 5, 1887[3].
  • Geoffrey Fisher died on September 15, 1972[5].
  • Geoffrey Fisher died on October 15, 1972[9].
  • Geoffrey Fisher is buried at Dorset[10].
  • Among Geoffrey Fisher's spouses was Rosamond Fisher, Baroness Fisher of Lambeth[11].
  • A child of Geoffrey Fisher was Henry Arthur Pears Fisher[12].
  • A child of Geoffrey Fisher was Richard Temple Fisher[13].
  • Geoffrey Fisher held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Geoffrey Fisher worked as a politician[6].
  • Geoffrey Fisher's professions included Anglican priest[7].
  • Geoffrey Fisher held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury[15].
  • Geoffrey Fisher held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Geoffrey Fisher held the position of Bishop of London[17].
  • Geoffrey Fisher held the position of Bishop of Chester[18].
  • Geoffrey Fisher was educated at Exeter College[19].
  • Geoffrey Fisher's education included a stint at Marlborough College[20].
  • Geoffrey Fisher received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Geoffrey Fisher received the Royal Victorian Chain[22].
  • Geoffrey Fisher received the Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[23].
  • Geoffrey Fisher received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[24].
  • Geoffrey Fisher's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • Geoffrey Fisher is recorded as male[26].
  • Geoffrey Fisher's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Geoffrey Fisher's place of birth was Nuneaton[2]. He was born on May 5, 1887[3].

Education

Educated at Exeter College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Marlborough College[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1843[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and Anglican priest[7]. Positions held include Archbishop of Canterbury[15], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1558[37]; member of the House of Lords[16], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40]; Bishop of London[17], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1559[43]; and Bishop of Chester[18], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1541[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Royal Victorian Chain[22], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1902[51]; Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[23], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[24], a grade of an order[54], in Norway[55].

Personal Life

Among Geoffrey Fisher's spouses was Rosamond Fisher, Baroness Fisher of Lambeth[11]. Children include Henry Arthur Pears Fisher[12], a judge[56], 1918–2005[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Knight Bachelor[59] and Richard Temple Fisher[13], 1930–2012[60], of United Kingdom[61]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 15, 1972[5] and October 15, 1972[9]. Geoffrey Fisher passed away in Sherborne[4]. He is buried at Dorset[10].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Fisher ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (712 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Fisher born?

Born in Nuneaton[2], Geoffrey Fisher…

Where did Geoffrey Fisher die?

Geoffrey Fisher died in Sherborne[4].

Who was Geoffrey Fisher married to?

Geoffrey Fisher's spouses include Rosamond Fisher, Baroness Fisher of Lambeth[11].

What did Geoffrey Fisher do for work?

Geoffrey Fisher worked as politician[6] and Anglican priest[7].

Where did Geoffrey Fisher go to school?

Geoffrey Fisher was educated at Exeter College[19] and Marlborough College[20].

What awards did Geoffrey Fisher receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Royal Victorian Chain[22], Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[24].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Okras · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Geoffrey
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Anglicanism
    Sex or gender male
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