John Williams

John Williams (22 March 1582 – 25 March 1650) was a Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I. He served as Bishop of Lincoln 1621–1641, Keeper of the Great Seal also known as Lord Keeper or Lord Chancellor 1621–1625, and Archbishop of York 1641–1650. He was the last bishop to serve as lord chancellor.

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John Williams
Birth dateMarch 22, 1582
Date of deathMarch 25, 1650

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