Randall Thomas Davidson
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Randall Thomas Davidson, Baron Davidson (1848-1930) was an Anglican clergyman who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1903 to 1928. He studied at Oxford University and served as chaplain to Queen Victoria, Dean of Windsor, Bishop of Rochester and Bishop of Winchester before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury in 1903. He played a major part in the funeral ceremonies for Queen Victoria in 1901, taking care, along with Dr. James Reid of the wake at Osborne House, Isle of Wight.
Preceded by: Anthony Wilson Thorold | Bishop of Winchester 1895–1903 | Succeeded by: Herbert Edward Ryle |
Preceded by: Frederick Temple | Archbishop of Canterbury 1903–1928 | Succeeded by: Cosmo Gordon Lang |