George Fox (priest)


Benjamin George Burton Fox, was a British Anglican priest and military chaplain. He was Archdeacon of Wisbech in the Diocese of Ely from 1964 until his death.

Early life and education

Fox was educated at King Edward VI Grammar School, Norwich, an independent school in Norwich. He studied at the University of London.

Ordained ministry

Fox was ordained in 1936. He served curacies in Guildford and Bath. After this he was a Chaplain to the Forces during World War Two. When peace returned he held incumbencies in Potten End, Bedford, Montego Bay, Fulham and Haddenham.

Personal life

In 1943, Fox married The Honourable Margaret Joan Davidson, daughter of J. C. C. Davidson, 1st Viscount Davidson. Together they had five children; one son and four daughters.