Background
Dunn was born in Saffron Walden.
Dunn was born in Saffron Walden.
Corpus Christi College.
In this name, the full family name is Hunter Dunn, although sometimes Dunn is seen. Educated at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, he graduated Bachelor as 29th Wrangler in 1863. Ordained in 1864, his first post was a curacy at Street Mark’s, Notting Hill.
In 1870 he became curate, and in 1872 Vicar, of All Saints, South Acton.
In 1892 he was elevated to the Episcopate, as the fifth Bishop of Quebec. In 1893 he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the University of Cambridge.
He remained Bishop of Quebec until his sudden death on board ship, homeward bound.