Alwyn Williams (bishop)

Alwyn Terrell Petre Williams (20 July 1888  18 February 1968) was Bishop of Durham (1939–1952) and then Bishop of Winchester (1952–1961).

The Right Reverend

Alwyn Williams
Bishop of Winchester
ChurchChurch of England
DioceseWinchester
In office1952–1961
PredecessorMervyn Haigh
SuccessorFalkner Allison
Other post(s)Headmaster of Winchester College (1924–1934)
Dean of Christ Church (1934–1939)
Bishop of Durham (1939–1952)
Orders
Ordination21 December 1913 (deacon); 20 December 1914 (priest)
by Charles Gore, Bishop of Oxford
Consecration25 March 1939
by William Temple, Archbishop of York
Personal details
Born(1888-07-20)20 July 1888
Died18 February 1968(1968-02-18) (aged 79)
Charmouth, Dorset, England
BuriedWinchester Cathedral
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJohn Williams & Adeline née Peter
SpouseMargaret née Stewart (m. 1914; she d. 1958)
Professioncleric, headteacher
Alma materJesus College, Oxford
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