David Williams

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.

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