Ronald Williams (bishop)
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For the Australian bishop Ron Williams, see Anglican Diocese of Brisbane § Assistant bishops.
Ronald Ralph Williams (14 October 1906 – 3 February 1979) was a Church of England bishop. He was Principal of St John's College, Durham from 1945 to 1953 and Bishop of Leicester from 1953 to 1979.
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Ronald Williams | |
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Bishop of Leicester | |
Church | Church of England |
Diocese | Diocese of Leicester |
In office | 1953 to 1979 |
Predecessor | Guy Smith |
Successor | Richard Rutt |
Other post(s) | Principal of St John's College, Durham (1945–1953) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1929 |
Personal details | |
Born | Ronald Ralph Williams 14 October 1906 |
Died | 3 February 1979(1979-02-03) (aged 72) |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglicanism |
Alma mater | Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge Ridley Hall, Cambridge |
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