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'''Rowan Douglas Williams''' was born in Swansea, [[Wales]], [[United Kingdom]] into a Welsh speaking family on June 14, 1950. He studied [[Theology]] at Christ's College, Cambridge University.  
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'''Rowan Douglas Williams''' was the [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] from 2003 until Dec 31, 2012. He is succeeded by [[Justin Welby]], Bishop of Durham. Rowan Williams (now [[Baron]] Williams of Oystermouth  and master of  Magdalene College at [[Cambridge University]]) was born in Swansea, [[Wales]], [[United Kingdom]] into a Welsh speaking family on June 14, 1950. He studied [[Theology]] at Christ's College, [[Cambridge University]].  
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Rowan Williams was elected Archbishop of Wales in December of 1999 and enthroned at St. Woolos Cathedral in Febuary of 2000. On July 23, 2002, Dr. Williams was elected as [[Archbishop of Canterbury]]. He was enthroned as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury in Febuary 2003 in the Canterbury Cathedral.  
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Williams was elected Archbishop of Wales in December 1999 and enthroned at St. Woolos Cathedral in February 2000. On July 23, 2002, Dr. Williams was elected the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury. He was enthroned in the [[Canterbury Cathedral]] in February 2003.  
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== Sources ==  
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He is well known for his liberal views.  As well as actively opposing the 2003 invasion of Iraq, he has publicly expressed sympathy with the global Occupy movement.
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* http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/73
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[[Category:Episcopalians]]
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== Sources ==
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* [http://rowanwilliams.archbishopofcanterbury.org/ Archived website of the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury]
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