Leslie Williams
British Archdeacon of Chester
About Leslie Williams
Lived 1919 – 2013 (aged 93–94). Leslie Williams was a British vicar.
Henry Leslie Williams (26 December 1919 – 2013) was Archdeacon of Chester from 1975 to 1988.
Williams was educated at St David's College, Lampeter and ordained in 1944 following a period of study at St. Michael's College, Llandaff. After curacies in Aberdyfi, Bangor and Chester he was Vicar of Barnston from 1953 to 1984. He was also a Chaplain in the Territorial Army from 1953 to 1962; Rural Dean of Wirral North from 1967 to 1975; an Honorary Canon of Chester Cathedral from 1972 to 1975; and a Member of the General Synod from 1978 to 1988.
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Who was Leslie Williams?
British Archdeacon of Chester
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Leslie Williams was born on 26 December 1919.
When did Leslie Williams die?
Leslie Williams died in 2013.
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Leslie Williams was a vicar.
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Leslie Williams was British.
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