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John Willink

1858 – 1927

Peerage person ID=611188

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About John Willink

Lived 1858 – 1927 (aged 68).

John Wakefield Willink (24 October 1858 – 22 September 1927) was an Anglican dean in the first half of the 20th century.

Willink was educated at Clifton College and Pembroke College, Cambridge. Ordained in 1881, he held a curacy at Bishop Auckland before becoming Vicar of St John's, Sunderland. In 1891 he moved to St Helens and then held further incumbencies at Great Yarmouth and St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham. He became Dean of Norwich in 1919 and held the post until his death on 22 September 1927.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Clifton College, Pembroke College
Positions held
Dean of Norwich
Also known as
John Wakefield Willink

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Willink?

Peerage person ID=611188

When was John Willink born?

John Willink was born on 24 October 1858.

When did John Willink die?

John Willink died on 22 September 1927.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Willink

· Wikidata: Q6264414

· DBpedia: John Willink

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