Tony Robinson (bishop)
Tony Robinson | |
|---|---|
| area Bishop of Wakefield | |
Robinson in 2012 | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Leeds (2014–2024) Wakefield (2002–2014) |
| In office | 2002–2024 |
| Predecessor | David James |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Pontefract (1997–2002) Bishop of Pontefract (name changed 2015) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1982 (deacon) by Brian Masters 1983 (priest) |
| Consecration | 6 December 2002 by David Hope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 April 1956 Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Pontefract House, Wakefield |
| Spouse |
(m. 1981) |
| Children | three |
| Profession | formerly teacher |
Anthony William Robinson SSC (born 25 April 1956) is a British retired Anglican bishop. From 2015 until his 2024 retirement, he has been the area Bishop of Wakefield in the Diocese of Leeds. From 2002 to 2015, he served as Bishop of Pontefract in the Diocese of Wakefield.