Leonard Williams

New Zealand missionary and linguist (1829–1916); Anglican Bishop of Waiapu
Person human Q6525853
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Summary

Leonard Williams was born on July 22, 1829[1], in Paihia[2]. He died on January 1, 1916[3], in Napier[4]. He worked as a missionary[5], linguist[6], and Anglican priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Williams[9]
  • Mother: Jane Williams[10]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[11]
  • Educated at: Church Missionary Society College, Islington[12], Hertford College[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Leonard Williams (bishop)[16]
  • Diocese: Anglican Diocese of Waiapu[17]
  • Family name: Williams[18]
  • Given name: William[19], Leonard[20]
  • Described by source: Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[21]

Why It Matters

Leonard Williams is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Williams born?

Leonard Williams was born in Paihia[2].

Where did Leonard Williams die?

Leonard Williams passed away in Napier[4].

Who were Leonard Williams's parents?

Leonard Williams's father was William Williams[9]. Leonard Williams's mother was Jane Williams[10].

What did Leonard Williams do for work?

Leonard Williams worked as a missionary[5], linguist[6], and Anglican priest[7].

Where did Leonard Williams go to school?

Leonard Williams was educated at Church Missionary Society College, Islington[12] and Hertford College[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Fast id → 1580648
    Project gutenberg author id → 44284
    Family name → Williams
    National portrait gallery (london) person id → mp136142
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