About Henry Williams
Lived 1872 – 1961 (aged 88). Henry Williams was an anglican priest.
Henry Herbert Williams (19 December 1872 – 29 September 1961) was an English clergyman who served as Bishop of Carlisle.
Williams was the elder son of Rev. John Williams, Vicar of Poppleton. He was educated at St Peter's School, York and The Queen's College, Oxford. He began his ministry in 1900 as a tutor and lecturer in philosophy at Hertford College, Oxford and in 1913 he became Principal of St Edmund Hall, Oxford. From 1920 to 1941 he was Bishop of Carlisle. He died on 29 September 1961.
He is credited with the quote "furious activity is no substitute for understanding".
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
People in Henry Williams's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Henry Williams's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Williams?
bishop (1872-1961)
When was Henry Williams born?
Henry Williams was born on 19 December 1872.
When did Henry Williams die?
Henry Williams died on 29 September 1961.
What was Henry Williams's occupation?
Henry Williams was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Williams (bishop)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Williams. https://biography.guide/henry-williams-anglican-priest-1872/
MLA: "Henry Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-williams-anglican-priest-1872/.
Chicago: "Henry Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-williams-anglican-priest-1872/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC