William Leonard Williams | |
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Bishop of Waiapu | |
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 Napier, New Zealand | (aged 87)
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.