John Habgood

Archbishop of York; Bishop of Durham; British Anglican bishop and life peer (1927-2019)
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John Habgood

Summary

John Habgood is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stony Stratford[2]. He was born on June 23, 1927[3]. He died on March 6, 2019[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Habgood's place of birth was Stony Stratford[2].
  • John Habgood was born on June 23, 1927[3].
  • John Habgood died on March 6, 2019[4].
  • John Habgood died on March 7, 2019[8].
  • John Habgood's father was Arthur Henry Habgood[9].
  • John Habgood's mother was Vera Chetwynd-Stapylton[10].
  • Among John Habgood's spouses was Rosalie Mary Anne Boston[11].
  • A child of John Habgood was Laura Caroline Habgood[12].
  • A child of John Habgood was Sir Francis Habgood[13].
  • A child of John Habgood was Ruth Barbara Habgood[14].
  • A child of John Habgood was Adrian George Chetwynd Habgood[15].
  • John Habgood held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • John Habgood's professions included politician[5].
  • John Habgood's professions included Anglican priest[6].
  • John Habgood held the position of Anglican Archbishop of York[17].
  • John Habgood held the position of Bishop of Durham[18].
  • John Habgood held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • John Habgood held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • John Habgood was educated at Eton College[21].
  • John Habgood's education included a stint at Ripon College Cuddesdon[22].
  • John Habgood's education included a stint at King's College[23].
  • John Habgood received the honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[24].
  • John Habgood received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[25].
  • John Habgood received the honorary doctor of Durham University[26].
  • John Habgood received the Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stony Stratford[2], John Habgood… he was born on June 23, 1927[3]. His father was Arthur Henry Habgood[9]. His mother was Vera Chetwynd-Stapylton[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Ripon College Cuddesdon[22], a seminary[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1854[33]; and King's College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1441[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Anglican Archbishop of York[17], an Anglican episcopal title[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1559[40]; Bishop of Durham[18], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1530[43]; member of the House of Lords[19], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1801[46]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[24], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50]; honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[25], an award[51], in United Kingdom[52]; honorary doctor of Durham University[26], an award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[27], an award[55], in United Kingdom[56]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[57].

Personal Life

John Habgood was married to Rosalie Mary Anne Boston[11]. Children include Laura Caroline Habgood[12], b. 1963[58]; Sir Francis Habgood[13], b. 1964[59], of United Kingdom[60], awarded the Knight Bachelor[61]; Ruth Barbara Habgood[14], b. 1967[62]; and Adrian George Chetwynd Habgood[15], b. 1971[63]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[64].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 6, 2019[4] and March 7, 2019[8].

Why It Matters

John Habgood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was John Habgood born?

Born in Stony Stratford[2], John Habgood…

Who were John Habgood's parents?

John Habgood's father was Arthur Henry Habgood[9]. John Habgood's mother was Vera Chetwynd-Stapylton[10].

Who was John Habgood married to?

John Habgood's spouses include Rosalie Mary Anne Boston[11].

What did John Habgood do for work?

John Habgood worked as politician[5] and Anglican priest[6].

Where did John Habgood go to school?

John Habgood was educated at Eton College[21], Ripon College Cuddesdon[22], and King's College[23].

What awards did John Habgood receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[24], honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[25], honorary doctor of Durham University[26], and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Anglican priest
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  2. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Work location London
    Noble title baronet
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