William Hancock
Australian clergyman
About William Hancock
Lived 1863 – 1955 (aged 91–92).
William Hancock (14 April 1863 – 29 October 1955) was an Australian priest. An Anglican, he was Archdeacon of Melbourne from 1928 to 1935.
Biography Hancock was born on 14 April 1863, in Geelong West. His parents were English-born brick manufacturer Daniel Hancock, and Irish-born Margaret (née Higgins) Hancock. In October 1878, his mother died. He died on 29 October 1955, aged 92, in Brighton, and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery.
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Who was William Hancock?
Australian clergyman (1863-1955)
When was William Hancock born?
William Hancock was born on 14 April 1863.
When did William Hancock die?
William Hancock died in 1955.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Hancock (priest)
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