About Rowland Williams
Lived 1779 – 1854 (aged 75). Rowland Williams was a cleric.
Rowland Williams (bapt. 27 March 1779 – 28 December 1854) was a Welsh Anglican priest and writer.
Life Williams, from Mallwyd, Merionethshire, Wales, was baptised on 27 March 1779. After being taught at a school in the local church and by the vicar of Betws-yn-Rhos, he attended Ruthin School and then (from 1798 to 1802) Jesus College, Oxford, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1802 and a Master of Arts degree in 1805. After his ordination in 1802 by John Randolph, Bishop of Oxford, he was an usher at Friars School, Bangor and also curate of Llandygai. He then held other parish appointments in north Wales from 1807 as vicar of Cilcain, vicar of Halkyn, vicar of Meifod and, from 1836 until his death, vicar of Ysceifiog, Flintshire.
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Who was Rowland Williams?
Welsh Anglican priest
When was Rowland Williams born?
Rowland Williams was born on 27 March 1779 in Mallwyd.
When did Rowland Williams die?
Rowland Williams died on 28 December 1854.
What was Rowland Williams's occupation?
Rowland Williams was a cleric.
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· DBpedia: Rowland Williams (priest)
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