Robert Runcie

Robert Alexander Kennedy Runcie, Baron Runcie of Cuddesdon MC PC ( born October 2, 1921 in Liverpool, † July 1, 2000 in St Albans ) was from 1980 to 1991 Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Church of England.

Life

The son of an electrical engineer and former Presbyterian served during World War II as a tank commander in the Scots Guards, and in 1945 it was awarded the Military Cross. In 1951 he was ordained a priest in 1970 and was appointed as Bishop of St. Albans. Robert Runcie was a passionate pig.

Election as Archbishop of Canterbury

His election represented a break with the traditions represent, usually because the Archbishop of York is elected to this office, but the former holder of this post, Stuart Blanch, had rejected a choice.

International recognition

He was primarily known beyond the borders of the Anglican Church by the London St Paul's Cathedral the marriage service of the Prince of Wales launched on 29 July 1981 with Lady Diana Spencer.

House of Lords

Runcie from 1973 to 1991 as a spiritual Lord member of the House of Lords. After his retirement from the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, he was raised to life peer in 1991 and was so until his death in 2000 remain a member of the Upper House.