John Chester Hughes, (20 February 1924 – 16 October 2008) was an

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in the second half of the 20th century.

Early life and education

Hughes was born on 20 February 1924, educated at

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and

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Ordained ministry

Hughes was

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in 1950. He began his career with a

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at St Alban,

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after which he was

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. He then held incumbencies at St Barnabas,

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and St St John the Baptist,

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. In 1963 he became

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, a post he held for 15 years. His last post before retirement in 1987 was as

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of St Nicholas,

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. He died on 16 October 2008.Times on-line
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Honours

In November 1974, Hughes was appointed a

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(ChStJ).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hughes, John Chester 1924 births People educated at Dulwich College Alumni of Durham University Provosts and Deans of Leicester 2008 deaths Chaplains of the Order of St John