Michael Henshall
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The Rt Revd Michael Henshall |
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| Bishop of Warrington | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Liverpool |
| In office | 1976–1996 |
| Predecessor | John Bickersteth |
| Successor | John Packer |
| Other posts | Honorary assistant bishop in York (1999–2017) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1956 (deacon); 1957 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1976 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 February 1928 |
| Died | 7 February 2017 (aged 88) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Ann Stephenson |
| Children | 2 sons; 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | St Chad's College |
Michael Henshall (29 February 1928 – 7 February 2017) was a long serving Suffragan Bishop of Warrington.
Henshall was educated at Manchester Grammar School and St Chad's College, Durham, he was ordained in 1957 and began his career with a Curacy in Bridlington before Incumbencies at Micklehurst and Altrincham. From there he ascended to the Episcopate of Warrington a post he held for 20 years, retiring in 1996.
His son has been Dean of Chelmsford since 2014.
He died on 7 February 2017 at the age of 88.
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