Biography of William Walsham How Bishop 1823-1897

On 13 Dec 1823 William Walsham How Bishop was born.

In 1889 William Walsham How Bishop (age 65) was was appointed the first Bishop of Wakefield.

On 10 Aug 1897 William Walsham How Bishop (age 73) died at Leenane whilst on holiday. he weas buried at Whittington, Shropshire.

1903. Monument to William Walsham How Bishop at Wakefield Cathedral [Map] sculpted by James Nesfield Forsyth (age 39).