Alfred R. Tucker's Anglican title changed to Bishop of Uganda
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Uganda
- Episodes
- 1
In 1899, Alfred Robert Tucker's ecclesiastical title changed from Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa to Bishop of Uganda. This transition occurred when the Diocese of Uganda was created, making Tucker its first bishop. The change reflected the evolving administrative structure of the Anglican Communion in the region, distinct from the broader colonial history of the protectorate.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Alfred Robert Tucker was sent out in 1890 by the Church Mission Society to become the third bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa. His jurisdiction covered the contemporary countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. He held that title from 1890 to 1899, after which he served as Bishop of Uganda from 1899 to 1908.
Title Change. In 1899, the Diocese of Uganda was formally created. This administrative development resulted in Tucker becoming the first Bishop of Uganda. His previous title, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, was superseded by this new designation. The change marked a specific moment in the history of the Church of Uganda, separating the diocesan identity from the broader provincial title used previously.
People involved
- Alfred Robert Tucker · Bishop of Uganda
Sources
- Alfred Tucker Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31
- Church of Uganda Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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