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William Davis

1908 – 1987

Canadian Anglican bishop, born 1908

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Lived 1908 – 1987 (aged 78). William Davis was an anglican priest.

William Wallace Davis , DD (10 December 1908 – 29 May 1987 ) was a Canadian Anglican bishop in the 20th century.

Davis was educated at the University of Bishop's College, Lennoxville and ordained in 1932. After a curacy at St Matthew, Ottawa he was the incumbent at Coaticook before becoming the Archdeacon of Quebec in 1947. He was Dean of Nova Scotia and Rector of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax from 1952 to 1958 when he became Bishop Coadjutor of Nova Scotia. He was appointed its full diocesan five years later. In 1972 he became Archbishop of Nova Scotia and Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada, retiring in 1975.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Davis?

Canadian Anglican bishop, born 1908

When was William Davis born?

William Davis was born on 10 December 1908.

When did William Davis die?

William Davis died on 29 May 1987.

What was William Davis's occupation?

William Davis was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Davis

· Wikidata: Q16011870

· DBpedia: William Davis (bishop)

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