William Palmer
Anglican priest
About William Palmer
Lived 1881 – 1953 (aged 71–72).
William Adolph Palmer (1881–1953) was Dean of Johannesburg from 1924 until 1951.
Palmer was ordained in 1912. His first post was at St Matthew Mission College, Keiskammahoek. He was then Principal of the Anglican Training College, Pietermaritzburg before his time as Dean; and then Warden of Zonnebloem College afterwards. He died on 3 October 1953.
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Who was William Palmer?
Anglican priest
When was William Palmer born?
William Palmer was born in 1881.
When did William Palmer die?
William Palmer died on 3 October 1953.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Palmer (dean of Johannesburg)
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