Gilbert White (bishop)

Gilbert White (9 June 1859 – 1 April 1933) was an Anglican bishop who served two Australian dioceses for 25 years.

Gilbert White was born on 9 June 1859 at Rondebosch, South Africa, the son of Francis Gilbert White, clergyman, and his wife Lucy (née Gilderdale).

White was educated at Fettes College and Oriel College, Oxford.

Ordained in 1883, after a curacy at Helston White emigrated to Australia where he became Rector of Charters Towers and then Herberton, both in Queensland. From 1890 to 1900 he was Archdeacon of North Queensland. He was raised to the Episcopate in 1900 as the inaugural Bishop of Carpentaria. In 1915, he translated to head up the new Willochra Diocese in South Australia.

White retired in 1925.