John Williams
Principal of Jesus College, Oxford from 1602 to 1613 and also Dean of Bangor
About John Williams
John Williams was a teacher.
John Williams (died 4 September 1613) was Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, from 1602 to 1613 and also Dean of Bangor.
Born in Llansawel, Carmarthenshire, Williams entered Corpus Christi College, Oxford, in 1569, graduating with a BA in 1573/4 and an MA in 1577, before being elected a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, in 1579. After his ordination, he was appointed rector of Llandrinio, Montgomeryshire, in 1594, and also Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity (a position he held until his death). Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford in 1604 and Dean of Bangor in 1605.
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Principal of Jesus College, Oxford from 1602 to 1613 and also Dean of Bangor
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John Williams was born in Llansawel.
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John Williams died on 4 September 1613.
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John Williams was a teacher.
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