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| Short Name: | David Williams |
| Full Name: | Williams, David, 1859-1931 |
| Birth Year: | 1859 |
| Death Year: | 1931 |
Williams, David (Lampeter, Wales, March 14, 1859--October 7, 1931, London, Ontario). Anglican. Oxford University, B.A., 1890; M.A., 1901. (His previous education, at St. David's College, Lampeter, was in Welsh, the only language he spoke until he was 21.) Pastorates at Festiniog (Wales), 1885-1887; Stratford, Ontario, 1892-1904; taught at Huron College (London, Ont.), 1887-1892. Elected bishop of Huron, 1905; archbishop, 1926. Fervent advocate of the 1908 Book of Common Praise, for which he rewrote several hymns.
See: Heeney, B. (1943). Leaders of the Canadian Church.
Texts by David Williams (1) | As | Authority Languages | Instances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must Jesus bear the cross alone | Bp. David Williams, 1859- (Alterer) | English | 5 |
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