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Watkin Williams

1845 – 1944

Bishop of Bangor

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About Watkin Williams

Lived 1845 – 1944 (aged 99). Watkin Williams was an anglican priest and bishop.

Watkin Herbert Williams (died 19 November 1944 ) was Dean of St Asaph from 1892 to 1899.

Williams was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford and ordained in 1871. His first post was a curacy at Rhosllanerchrugog. He was vicar of Bodelwyddan from 1872 to 1892 and Archdeacon of St Asaph from 1889 to 1892.

He was a very active Freemason, initiated as a student in 1868 in Oxford's Apollo University Lodge. In Wales he joined the Royal Denbigh Lodge, and became its Worshipful Master in 1883, becoming Provincial Grand Chaplain for North Wales in the same year. He became the Grand Chaplain of the United Grand Lodge of England, the most senior clerical appointment in Freemasonry, in 1898.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church, Westminster School
Positions held
Bishop of Bangor, Dean of St Asaph, Archdeacon of St Asaph
Also known as
Rt. Rev. Watkin Herbert Williams, Watkin Herbert Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Watkin Williams?

Bishop of Bangor (1845-1944)

When was Watkin Williams born?

Watkin Williams was born on 22 August 1845 in Leamington Spa.

When did Watkin Williams die?

Watkin Williams died on 19 November 1944.

What was Watkin Williams's occupation?

Watkin Williams was an anglican priest and bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Watkin Williams

· Wikidata: Q7974680

· DBpedia: Watkin Williams (bishop)

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