John Davies (archbishop of Wales)


John Davies

former Archbishop of Wales
Davies in 2017
DioceseSwansea and Brecon
In office2017 to 2021
PredecessorBarry Morgan
SuccessorAndy John
Other post(s)Bishop of Swansea and Brecon (2008–2021)
Dean of Brecon (2000–2008)
Orders
Ordination1984 (deacon)
1985 (priest)
Consecration2 May 2008
by Barry Morgan
Personal details
Born
John David Edward Davies

(1953-02-06) 6 February 1953 (age 71)
Newport, Wales
NationalityBritish
DenominationAnglicanism
Spouse
Jo Davies
(m. 1986)
Children2
EducationBassaleg Grammar School
Alma materUniversity 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.