Revd John Llewellyn Davies (1826 - 1916)

Born: 1826 | Died: 1916 | Grave: K 001 | Category: Church

Father of Arthur and sometime vicar in St Marylebone and in Kirkby Lonsdale. In his 90 years he was also chaplain to King George V, an early member of the Alpine Club, and a champion of unpopular causes, such as higher education for women. In this he was supported by his famous feminist daughter, Margaret, who nursed him in his final years at 11 Hampstead Square.

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