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Sir Desmond John Britten (1939 – 13 February 2020) was a New Zealand restaurateur, radio broadcaster, television chef, cookbook writer and Anglican priest.[1] He was Wellington City Missioner for 17 years, and was knighted in 2012. He was born Otane in Hawke's Bay.[2]
Britten was ordained an Anglican priest in 1983[1] and became the vicar of St Barnabas Roseneath, in Wellington.[3]
He presented two cooking shows on New Zealand television in the 1970s — Thyme for Cookery and Bon Appetit — and ran "The Coachman"' restaurant in Wellington for 28 years.[1]
Britten died on 13 February 2020 in Wellington of cancer at the age of 80.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Wellingtonian of the Year: Des Britten". Dominion Post. 17 November 2011. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5989864/Wellingtonian-of-the-Year-Des-Britten. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ "Father Des Britten wrestles with his titles". Dominion Post. 31 December 2011. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/6203448/Father-Des-Britten-wrestles-with-his-titles. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ Knighthoods awarded for community work. National News, TVNZ, 31 December 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ Hunt, Tom (13 February 2020). "Former Wellingtonian of the Year Sir Des Britten has died". Dominion Post. https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/119479480/former-wellingtonian-of-the-year-sir-des-britten-has-died. Retrieved 13 February 2020.