Cosmo Gordon Lang
British archbishop and clergyman (1864-1945)
1864 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
British archbishop and clergyman (1864-1945)
Born
October 31, 1864
Died
1945 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, Anglican priest
United KingdomBorn in FyvieDied in Kew
1864
Born in Fyvie (1864-10-31)
1901
PositionBishop of Stepney (1901–1909)
1909
PositionAnglican Archbishop of York (1909–1928)
1923
AwardRoyal Victorian Chain
1928
PositionArchbishop of Canterbury (1928–1942)
1933
PositionLord High Almoner (1933–1945)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cosmo Gordon Lang?+
Cosmo Gordon Lang is British archbishop and clergyman (1864-1945). Born in 1864.
When was Cosmo Gordon Lang born?+
Cosmo Gordon Lang was born on October 31, 1864.
When did Cosmo Gordon Lang die?+
Cosmo Gordon Lang died in 1945, at approximately 81 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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