William Johnson
The basics
Quick facts
Gender:
Male
Birth:
1642
Death:
1698
Education:
The Queen's College
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The details
Biography
William Johnson, D.D. (18 October 1642 – 2 February 1698) was an Anglican priest.
Johnson was born in Sedgeberrow and educated at The Queen's College, Oxford. He was appointed Chaplain to Herbert Croft, Bishop of Hereford in 1668; and Canon Residentiary of Hereford Cathedral in 1669. Johnson held livings at Croft, Whitbourne and Clifton. He was Archdeacon of Hereford from 1690 until his death in 1698.