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William Langford (priest)

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William Langford DD (d. 21 January 1814) was a Canon of Windsor from 1787 to 1814[1]

Career

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He was educated at King's College, Cambridge.

He was appointed:

  • Lower Master (Ostiarius) of Eton College 1775
  • Prebendary of the 3rd stall at Worcester 1785 - 1787
  • Vicar of Nether Stowey, 1796
  • Rector of Newdigate, Surrey
  • Vicar of Isleworth 1801
  • Fellow of Eton

He was appointed to the fifth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1787 and held the canonry until 1814.

Notes

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  1. ^ Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S.L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle