David Howell (priest)

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The Very Revd David Howell (1831 – 1903) was the fourth Dean[1] of St David's. [2]
He was ordained in 1856 and began his career as Curate of Neath.[3] After that he was Vicar of St John, Cardiff and later Archdeacon of Wrexham [4] before his elevation to the Deanery. [5]
He died on 15 January 1903.[6]
Religious titles
Preceded by
Evan Owen Phillips
Dean of St David's
18971903
Succeeded by
James Allan Smith

References

  1. Although an ancient foundation, before 1840 the senior residentiary cleric was the Precentor, and not a Dean, due to a complication during the dissolution of the monasteries > “Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi, 1181-1981 / St David’s Cathedral, 1181-1981” St David’s, Gwasg yr Oriel Fach, 1981 ISBN 0-905421-02-7
  2. London Gazette
  3. Who was Who (1991) Who was who. A cumulated index 1897-1990, CD-ROM, London : A & C Black, ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  4. The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  5. Ecclesiastical Intelligence The Times Saturday, Apr 10, 1897; pg. 14; Issue 35174; col B
  6. The Dean Of St. Davids. The Times Friday, Jan 16, 1903; pg. 4; Issue 36979; col C
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