Biography of Archbishop William Howley 1766-1848
On 12 Feb 1766 Archbishop William Howley was born at Ropley, Hampshire.
In 1828 Archbishop William Howley (age 61) was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.
1828. Martin Archer Shee (age 58). Portrait of Archbishop William Howley (age 61).
On 20 Jun 1837 King William IV of the United Kingdom (age 71) died at Windsor Castle [Map]. His niece Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 18) succeeded I Queen Great Britain and Ireland. His brother Ernest Augustus King Hanover (age 66) succeeded King Hanover. Frederica Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort Hanover (age 59) by marriage Queen Consort Hanover.
At 5am Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham (age 40) and Archbishop William Howley (age 71) went to Kensington Palace to inform the Princess she was now Queen. Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham (age 40) was the first to address her as 'Your Majesty'.
1880. Henry Tanworth Wells (age 51). Portrait of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 60) being informed she was Queen by Francis Nathaniel Conyngham 2nd Marquess Conyngham and Archbishop William Howley.Death of King William IV Succession of Queen Victoria
On 22 Jul 1838 Bishop James Bowstead (age 37) was consecrated Bishop of Sodor and Man by Archbishop William Howley (age 72).
On 11 Feb 1848 Archbishop William Howley (age 81) died.