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William Theodore Heard born 24 February 1884 in Edinburgh, died 16 September 1973 at The Venerable English Collegein Rome, was a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. He was educated at Balliol College, Oxford where he rowed. He came late to the priesthood being ordained a priest in Southwark, London, England on 30 March 1918 at the age of 34. In 1958 he was appointed Dean of Roman Rota, part of the Roman Curia, and was elevated to cardinal one year later when he was appointed Cardinal Deacon of S. Teodoro, the cardinal titular church. In 1962 he was appointed Titular Bishop of Feradi Maius, the titular see. In 1970 he was elevated to Cardinal Priest of S. Teodoro, as is customary for cardinal deacons after serving for ten years.
