William Johnson
About William Johnson
Lived 1642 – 1698 (aged 55–56).
William Johnson, D.D. (18 October 1642 – 2 February 1698) was an Anglican priest.
Johnson was born in Sedgeberrow and educated at The Queen's College, Oxford. He was appointed Chaplain to Herbert Croft, Bishop of Hereford in 1668; and Canon Residentiary of Hereford Cathedral in 1669. Johnson held livings at Croft, Whitbourne and Clifton. He was Archdeacon of Hereford from 1690 until his death in 1698.
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Who was William Johnson?
(1642-1698)
When was William Johnson born?
William Johnson was born in 1642.
When did William Johnson die?
William Johnson died in 1698.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Johnson (archdeacon)
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