William Stubbs

English bishop and historian

William Stubbs - English bishop and historian
Born

June 21st, 1825
199 years ago

Died

1901
124 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent English bishop and historian, recognized for contributions to historical scholarship. Served as Bishop of Chester and later as Bishop of Oxford. Notable for his work on the history of the English church and his writings on constitutional history. Instrumental in the study of medieval history and ecclesiastical matters. Played a significant role in the establishment of historical methodologies that influenced future generations of historians.

Authored 'The Constitutional History of England'

Bishop of Oxford from 1884 to 1901

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