About William Gibson
Lived 1717 – 1754 (aged 36–37). William Gibson was a British priest.
William Gibson DD (1717 - 1754) was a Canon of Windsor from 1746 to 1754 and Archdeacon of Essex from 1747 to 1752.
Family
He was born in 1717, the son of Bishop Edmund Gibson of London.
Career
He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and graduated BA in 1737, MA in 1740, BD and DD in 1751.
He was appointed: Rector of Thorley, Hertfordshire Rector of Gilston, Hertfordshire Rector of St Botolph Bishopsgate 1743 - 1752 Rector of St Martin Ludgate 1741 - 1743 Prebendary of Rugmere in St Paul’s 1741 - 1743 Prebendary of Kentish Town in St Paul’s 1742 - 1746 Prebendarty of Chamberlainwood in St Paul’s 1742 - 1746 Archdeacon of Essex 1747 - 1752
He was appointed to the eighth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1746 and held the canonry until 1754.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Gibson?
English Anglican priest, Canon of Windsor and Archdeacon of Essex
When was William Gibson born?
William Gibson was born in 1717.
When did William Gibson die?
William Gibson died in 1754.
What was William Gibson's occupation?
William Gibson was a priest.
What nationality was William Gibson?
William Gibson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gibson (archdeacon of Essex)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Gibson. https://biography.guide/william-gibson-priest/
MLA: "William Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-gibson-priest/.
Chicago: "William Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-gibson-priest/.
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