Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury from 2013 to 2025
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Justin Welby

Summary

Justin Welby is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 6, 1956[3]. He worked as a politician[4], Anglican priest[5], businessperson[6], merchant[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,572 views/month, #6,496 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Justin Welby was born in London[2].
  • Justin Welby was born on January 6, 1956[3].
  • Justin Welby's father was Anthony Montague Browne[10].
  • Justin Welby's father was Gavin Bramhall Welby[11].
  • Justin Welby's mother was Jane Gillian Portal[12].
  • Justin Welby was married to Caroline Eaton[13].
  • A child of Justin Welby was Johanna Welby[14].
  • A child of Justin Welby was Timothy Welby[15].
  • A child of Justin Welby was Katharine Welby[16].
  • A child of Justin Welby was Peter Welby[17].
  • A child of Justin Welby was Eleanor Welby[18].
  • A child of Justin Welby was Hannah Welby[19].
  • Justin Welby held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • British English was Justin Welby's native language[21].
  • Justin Welby worked as a politician[4].
  • Justin Welby worked as an Anglican priest[5].
  • Justin Welby's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Justin Welby worked as a merchant[7].
  • Justin Welby's professions included theologian[8].
  • Justin Welby's professions included Christian minister[22].
  • Justin Welby's field of work was Church of England[23].
  • Justin Welby's field of work was archbishops‘ office[24].
  • Justin Welby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Justin Welby's education included a stint at Durham University[26].
  • Justin Welby's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1956-01-06[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e8aff024-5b50-4515-8ec6-5a56ccdded58[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Justin Welby was born in London[2]. He was born on January 6, 1956[3]. Fathers listed include Anthony Montague Browne[10], a diplomat[32], 1923–2013[33], of United Kingdom[34], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[35] and Gavin Bramhall Welby[11], 1910–1977[36]. His mother was Jane Gillian Portal[12]. British English was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at Durham University[26], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1832[39], headquartered in Durham[40]; Eton College[27], a public school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1440[43]; Trinity College[44], a college of the University of Cambridge[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1546[47], headquartered in Cambridge[48]; University of Cambridge[49], a collegiate university[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1209[52], headquartered in Cambridge[53]; Cranmer Hall, Durham[54], a seminary[55], in United Kingdom[56]; and St John's College[57], a college of Durham University[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1909[60], headquartered in St John's College[61].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], Anglican priest[5], businessperson[6], merchant[7], theologian[8], and Christian minister[22]. Fields of work include Church of England[23], a state church[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1534[64], headquartered in Church House[65] and archbishops‘ office[24]. Justin Welby held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Paris[66], an award[67], in France[68] and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[69], a grade of an order[70], in United Kingdom[71].

Personal Life

Among Justin Welby's spouses was Caroline Eaton[13]. Children include Johanna Welby[14], Timothy Welby[15], Katharine Welby[16], Peter Welby[17], Eleanor Welby[18], and Hannah Welby[19]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[72].

Why It Matters

Justin Welby ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,572 views/month, #6,496 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Justin Welby born?

Justin Welby was born in London[2].

Who were Justin Welby's parents?

Justin Welby's father was Anthony Montague Browne[10]. Justin Welby's mother was Jane Gillian Portal[12].

Who was Justin Welby married to?

Justin Welby's spouses include Caroline Eaton[13].

What did Justin Welby do for work?

Justin Welby worked as politician[4], Anglican priest[5], businessperson[6], merchant[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Justin Welby go to school?

Justin Welby was educated at Durham University[26], Eton College[27], Trinity College[44], and University of Cambridge[49].

What awards did Justin Welby receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Paris[66] and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[69].

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  2. [73] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, Anglican priest, businessperson +4
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth London
    Educated at Durham University, Eton College, Trinity College +3
    Aliases
    Diocese Diocese of Canterbury
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