About William White
Lived 1865 – 1943 (aged 77). William White was a Canadian anglican priest.
William Charles White (August 31, 1865 – June 14, 1943) was the 5th Anglican Bishop of Newfoundland (1918–42).
White was born at Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and his father was Robert White.
White was a curate of Bonavista; rector of Fogo (1890–1900), Heart's Content (1900–1908), and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's (1908–1917).
White was the first native born bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. He ordained "70 Queen's men during his term of office."
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Who was William White?
Anglican Bishop of Newfoundland
When was William White born?
William White was born on 31 August 1865.
When did William White die?
William White died on 14 June 1943.
What was William White's occupation?
William White was an anglican priest.
What nationality was William White?
William White was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William White (bishop of Newfoundland)
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