William Leonard Williams | |
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| Bishop of Waiapu | |
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| Province | East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Waiapu |
| Predecessor | Edward Stuart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Leonard Williams 22 July 1829 |
| Died | 24 August 1916 (aged 87) Napier, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Spouse | Sarah Wanklyn |
| Occupation | Anglican bishop |
William Leonard Williams (1829–1916) was an Anglican bishop of Waiapu. He was regarded as an eminent scholar of the Māori language.[1] His father, William Williams, was the first Bishop of Waiapu, Williams was the third bishop,[1][2][3] and his son, Herbert Williams, was the sixth bishop of Waiapu.
- ^ a b NZETC
- ^ Porter, Frances (30 October 2012). "Williams, William Leonard". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ^ "Who was Who" 1897–1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X