John Williams (archbishop of York)
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John Williams (22 March 1582 – 25 March 1650) was a Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I. He served as Bishop of Lincoln 1621–1641, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal 1621–1625, and Archbishop of York 1641–1646. He was the last bishop to serve as lord chancellor.
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Archbishop of York | |
Installed | 1641 |
Term ended | 1646 (episcopacy abolished) |
Predecessor | Richard Neile |
Successor | Accepted Frewen (1660) |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Lincoln (1621–1641) |
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Born | 22 March 1582 |
Died | 25 March 1650(1650-03-25) (aged 68) Gwydir, Wales |
Buried | Llandygai Church |
Nationality | Welsh |
Denomination | Anglicanism |
Education | Ruthin School |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
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