Birth of William Conway
William Conway is born in Belfast and later becomes Archbishop of Armagh and a leading Irish participant in the Second Vatican Council era.
Role range: 1963-1977
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William Conway Biography and Timeline
Follow William Conway through 5 dated historical records for Ireland.
William Conway, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1913–1965Years on this page
1913
1937
Ordination of William Conway
Conway is ordained to the priesthood and later develops a distinguished academic and administrative career in the Irish church.
1958
Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop
Conway receives episcopal ordination after being named auxiliary bishop to Cardinal John D'Alton in Armagh.
Role range: 1958-1963
1963
Appointed Archbishop of Armagh
Conway is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and becomes Primate of All Ireland during a period of major church and political change.
Role range: 1963-1977
1965
Created Cardinal
Pope Paul VI creates Conway a cardinal while he is serving as Archbishop of Armagh.
Role range: 1963-1977
Records, sources and methodology
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