Charles James Ferguson-Davie (1872–1963) was an Anglican bishop, the first Bishop of Singapore, appointed 1910.

Born into a clerical family, Ferguson-Davie was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Ordained in 1896, his first post was as a curate at St Paul, Preston. He then became an USPG missionary.

Charles Ferguson-Davie

Ferguson-Davie became the first Anglican Diocese of Singapore from 1909 to 1927.

Charles Ferguson-Davie

Ferguson-Davie was also a Priest and Warden in Natal. When he died he was the Church’s most senior bishop, having been consecrated 63 years earlier.

Charles Ferguson-Davie

Personal life

In 1902, he married Charlotte Elizabeth Ferguson-Davie.

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1872 births

People educated at Marlborough College

Alumni of Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Anglican bishops of Singapore

Singaporean religious leaders

1963 deaths

Anglican bishops of West Malaysia