John Davies | |
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former Archbishop of Wales | |
Diocese | Swansea and Brecon |
In office | 2017 to 2021 |
Predecessor | Barry Morgan |
Successor | Andy John |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Swansea and Brecon (2008–2021) Dean of Brecon (2000–2008) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1984 (deacon) 1985 (priest) |
Consecration | 2 May 2008 by Barry Morgan |
Personal details | |
Born | John David Edward Davies 6 February 1953 Newport, Wales |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglicanism |
Spouse |
Jo Davies (m. 1986) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Bassaleg Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Southampton St. Michael's College, Llandaff University of Wales Cardiff University |
John David Edward Davies KStJ (born 6 February 1953) is a retired Welsh Anglican bishop and former solicitor. From 2008 he was the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales. On 6 September 2017, he was also elected Archbishop of Wales; he continued in his role as diocesan bishop. He retired from both offices with effect from 2 May 2021.