Birth of William Joseph Walsh
William Joseph Walsh is born in Dublin and later becomes a leading Catholic educationalist and Archbishop of Dublin.
Role range: 1885-1921
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Joseph Walsh Biography and Timeline
Follow William Joseph Walsh through 5 dated historical records for Ireland.
William Joseph Walsh, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1841–1921Years on this page
1841
1866
Ordination of William Joseph Walsh
Walsh is ordained to the Catholic priesthood after advanced study and begins an academic career closely associated with Maynooth.
1880
President of Maynooth College
Walsh becomes president of St Patrick's College, Maynooth, after previously serving as professor and vice-president.
Role range: 1880-1885
1885
Appointed Archbishop of Dublin
Walsh is appointed Archbishop of Dublin and becomes an influential spokesman on land reform, Home Rule and Catholic education.
Role range: 1885-1921
1921
Death of William Joseph Walsh
Walsh dies in Dublin after more than three decades as archbishop and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Role range: 1885-1921
Records, sources and methodology
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