Hugh Ross Williamson

Historian, Author

1901 – 1978

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Who was Hugh Ross Williamson?

Hugh Ross Williamson was a prolific British historian, and a dramatist. Starting from a career in the literary world, and having a Nonconformist background, he became an Anglican priest in 1943.

In 1955 he became a convert to Roman Catholicism and wrote many historical works in a Catholic apologist tone. In 1956 published his autobiography, The Walled Garden. Williamson was a critical of the reforms introduced by the Second Vatican Council.

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Born
1901
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
1978

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on July 23, 2013

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