Horton Davies
Welsh minister and historian
Born
1916
110 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a minister in the United Kingdom and made significant contributions to Church history and theology. Authored multiple works on the history of Nonconformity and contributed to the understanding of the relationships between church and society in Wales. Played a crucial role in promoting the study of the Welsh chapel tradition.
Authored 'The Welsh Chapel'
Contributed to 'A History of the Church in Wales'
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