Rowland Williams (theologian), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rowland Williams (theologian)

Welsh theologian

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1817

Place of Birth: Halkyn, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1870

Profession: poet, linguist

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Rowland Williams (16 August 1817–18 January 1870) was vice-principal and Professor of Hebrew at St David's College, Lampeter, from 1849 to 1862 and was one of the most influential theologians of the nineteenth century.
He supported biblical criticism and pioneered comparative Religious Studies in Britain.
He was also a priest in the Church of England, the vicar of Broad Chalke, where he is buried.
Williams is also credited with introducing rugby football to Wales – Lampeter's team was the first to be established in the nation.