About David Wilson
Lived 1871 – 1957 (aged 85–86). David Wilson was an Irish priest.
David Frederick Ruddell Wilson (1871–1957) was an Irish Anglican priest and hymnist. He was Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin in the Church of Ireland in the second quarter of the 20th century.
Born into an ecclesiastical family, he was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Ordained in 1895, his first position was as a curate at St. Ann's Belfast. He was Succentor and then Precentor of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin until 1914 when he became Rector of Drumcondra. On Christmas Eve 1914, he organised the first service of Nine Lessons and Carols in Ireland in North Strand Church. He then held a similar post at Donnybrook until his elevation to the Deanery.
He died on 24 November 1957.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped David Wilson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was David Wilson?
Irish Anglican priest and hymnist
When was David Wilson born?
David Wilson was born in 1871.
When did David Wilson die?
David Wilson died in 1957.
What was David Wilson's occupation?
David Wilson was a priest.
What nationality was David Wilson?
David Wilson was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Wilson (Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Wilson. https://biography.guide/david-wilson-priest/
MLA: "David Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-wilson-priest/.
Chicago: "David Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-wilson-priest/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC