Randall Davidson
Scottish Archbishop, 1st Archbishop of Canterbury
Born
April 7th, 1848
176 years ago
Died
May 25th, 1930
94 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Ordained as a bishop in 1880, served as the Bishop of Rochester before becoming the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 1903. Held a prominent role in the Church of England during a time of social change and events leading up to World War I. Oversaw church administration and contributed to theological discussions, including issues of church unity.
Served as Bishop of Rochester
First Archbishop of Canterbury after the Anglican Church's restructuring
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