William King (bishop)


William King

D.D.
Archbishop of Dublin
Primate of Ireland
ChurchChurch of Ireland
SeeDublin
Appointed11 March 1703
In office1703-1729
PredecessorNarcissus Marsh
SuccessorJohn Hoadly
Previous post(s)Bishop of Derry (1691-1703)
Orders
Ordination12 April 1674
by John Parker
Consecration25 January 1691
by Francis Marsh
Personal details
Born1 May 1650
Died8 May 1729(1729-05-08) (aged 79)
Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland
BuriedSt Mary's Church, Donnybrook
NationalityIrish
DenominationAnglican

William King (1 May 1650 – 8 May 1729) was an Anglican divine in the Church of Ireland, who was Archbishop of Dublin from 1703 to 1729. He was an author and supported the Glorious Revolution. He had considerable political influence in Ireland, including an effective veto on judicial appointments.