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William Roberts (priest)

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William Roberts was a Welsh priest in the 16th Century.[1]

Newcombe was born in Castellmarch and educated at the University of Oxford.[2] He held incumbencies at Shrivenham, Ruthin and Llandudno. He held Livings at Caerwys, Llanfachraeth, Festiniog, Llanddeniolen-juxta-Bangor, Llanfihangel-y-traethau and Llanbedroc-in-Llyn.

He was Archdeacon of Merioneth from 1524 until his death in 1561[3]

References

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  1. ^ British History On-line
  2. ^ Alumni Oxonienses 1500-1714, Riader-Roissie
  3. ^ "The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford, Vol 3" à Wood A, p697: Oxford; Clarendon; 1786