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John Williams

1912 – 2002

Archdeacon of Worcester

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About John Williams

Lived 1912 – 2002 (aged 90). John Williams was a British presbyter.

John Charles Williams (17 July 1912 – 27 August 2002) was an Anglican priest.

Williams was educated at Cowbridge Grammar School and University College, Oxford; and ordained in 1938. His first ecclesiastical post was a curacy at Christ Church, Birmingham. After this he was curate in charge of St Margaret's Hasbury then vicar of Cradley Heath from 1943 to 1948. He was vicar of St Stephen's Redditch from 1948 to 1959; Rural Dean of Bromsgrove from 1958 to 1959; rector of Halesowen from 1959 to 1970; Archdeacon of Dudley from 1968 to 1975; vicar of Dodderhill from 1970 to 1975; Archdeacon of Worcester from 1975 until 1980; Director of Ordination Candidates for the Diocese of Worcester from 1975 to 1979; and a residentiary canon of Worcester Cathedral from 1975 to 1980.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
University College, Oxford
Positions held
Archdeacon of Worcester
Also known as
John Charles Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Williams?

Archdeacon of Worcester (1912-2002)

When was John Williams born?

John Williams was born on 17 July 1912.

When did John Williams die?

John Williams died on 27 August 2002.

What was John Williams's occupation?

John Williams was a presbyter.

What nationality was John Williams?

John Williams was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Williams

· Wikidata: Q16015672

· DBpedia: John Williams (archdeacon of Worcester)

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