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Richard Williamson

1940 – 2025

Catholic Traditionalist bishop, formerly member of the SSPX, Holocaust denier

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Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 84). Richard Williamson was a British catholic bishop, catholic priest and bishop.

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Important facts

Born

8 March 1940, London

Birth century

20th century

Died

29 January 2025, Margate

Occupation

Catholic bishop, Catholic priest, bishop

Nationality

United Kingdom

Education

Clare College, Winchester College

Positions held

Lefebvrist bishop

Also known as

Richard Nelson Williamson, Bp Williamson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard Williamson's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Williamson?

Catholic Traditionalist bishop, formerly member of the SSPX, Holocaust denier

When was Richard Williamson born?

Richard Williamson was born on 8 March 1940 in London.

When did Richard Williamson die?

Richard Williamson died on 29 January 2025 in Margate.

What was Richard Williamson's occupation?

Richard Williamson was a catholic bishop, catholic priest and bishop.

What nationality was Richard Williamson?

Richard Williamson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Williamson

· Wikidata: Q313347

· DBpedia: Richard Williamson (disambiguation)

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