William Howley

Archbishop of Canterbury (1766-1848)
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William Howley

Summary

William Howley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ropley[2]. He was born on February 12, 1766[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 11, 1848[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6], theologian[7], and archbishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Howley was born in Ropley[2].
  • William Howley passed away in London[4].
  • William Howley was born on February 12, 1766[3].
  • William Howley died on February 11, 1848[5].
  • William Howley is buried at Addington[10].
  • William Howley's father was William Howley[11].
  • William Howley was married to Mary Frances Belli[12].
  • A child of William Howley was Harriet Elizabeth Howley[13].
  • A child of William Howley was Mary Anne Howley[14].
  • A child of William Howley was Anne Jane Howley[15].
  • William Howley worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • William Howley worked as a theologian[7].
  • William Howley's professions included archbishop[8].
  • William Howley held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury[16].
  • William Howley held the position of Bishop of London[17].
  • William Howley was employed by University of Oxford[18].
  • William Howley was educated at Winchester College[19].
  • William Howley's education included a stint at New College[20].
  • William Howley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • William Howley was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • William Howley was a member of freemasonry[23].
  • William Howley's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24].
  • William Howley is recorded as male[25].
  • William Howley's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • William Howley's Commons category is recorded as William Howley[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Howley was born in Ropley[2]. He was born on February 12, 1766[3]. His father was he[11].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[19], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31] and New College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1379[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Anglican priest[6], theologian[7], and archbishop[8]. William Howley was employed by University of Oxford[18]. Positions held include Archbishop of Canterbury[16], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1558[37] and Bishop of London[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1559[40].

Recognition

William Howley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

William Howley was married to Mary Frances Belli[12]. Children include Harriet Elizabeth Howley[13], 1810–1837[41]; Mary Anne Howley[14], 1806–1834[42]; and Anne Jane Howley[15]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24].

Death and Burial

William Howley died on February 11, 1848[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Addington[10].

Why It Matters

William Howley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was William Howley born?

William Howley was born in Ropley[2].

Where did William Howley die?

William Howley died in London[4].

Who were William Howley's parents?

William Howley's father was William Howley[11].

Who was William Howley married to?

William Howley's spouses include Mary Frances Belli[12].

What did William Howley do for work?

William Howley worked as Anglican priest[6], theologian[7], and archbishop[8].

Where did William Howley go to school?

William Howley was educated at Winchester College[19] and New College[20].

What awards did William Howley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 17w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Anglican priest, theologian, archbishop
    Member of Royal Society, freemasonry
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  4. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Harriet Elizabeth Howley, Mary Anne Howley, Anne Jane Howley
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society
    Position held Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop of London
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