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Herbert Edward Ryle, Dean of Westminster

The grave of Herbert Edward Ryle, Dean of Westminster, is in the centre of the nave of Westminster Abbey, near the
grave of the Unknown Warrior.

Sir Herbert Edward Ryle was born in London, on 25 May 1856. He was the second son of John Charles Ryle, the first Bishop of Liverpool, and his second wife, Jessie Elizabeth Walker.
He was educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge and became a teacher until he was ordained.During these years Ryle published a number of books connected with his academic interests.
He married Nea Adams and they had three sons.
Ryle was appointed Honorary Chaplain to Queen Victoria in March 1896. In December
1900 he was appointed Bishop of Exeter, being consecrated at Westminster Abbey in January 1901.In December 1910 Ryle was appointed Dean of Westminster.
During World War I Ryle used to take the midday service of intercession and he was responsible for the many special services held in wartime.
The idea of a Tomb of The Unknown Warrior was first thought in 1916 by the Reverend David Railton, he wrote to Dean Ryle in 1920 proposing that an unidentified British soldier fallen in France be buried in Westminster Abbey. The idea was supported by Ryle and the Prime Minister Lloyd George. The inscription on the tomb was composed by Ryle.
He died on 20 August in Deanery and was buried on 25 August in Westminster Abbey.