Historedia
Person

Archbishop of Canterbury

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1824–1889

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Archbishop of Canterbury, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Royal National Lifeboat Institution founded

    1824

    Role: Chair of Founding Meeting

    1. 1824 · British IslesFirst Year Operations and Funding

      In 1824, the institution raised £9,706 and saved 124 lives, though funds soon dwindled, highlighting early financial and operational challenges.

    2. 4 March 1824 · London TavernFounding Meeting at London Tavern

      A public meeting convened at the London Tavern on 4 March 1824, chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury, to establish a national institution for life preservation.

    3. 20 March 1824 · Royal CourtAddition of Royal Title

      King George IV approved the addition of 'Royal' to the institution's title on 20 March 1824, changing its name to the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.

  2. Princess Louise marries Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife

    1889

    Role: Officiant

    1. June 1889 · unknownEngagement Consent

      Queen Victoria recorded her consent to the marriage in June 1889, expressing pleasure and wishing the couple happiness.

    2. 27 July 1889 · Private Chapel, Buckingham PalaceWedding Ceremony

      Princess Louise married Alexander Duff at the Private Chapel in Buckingham Palace on 27 July 1889, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Sources

  1. Royal National Lifeboat Institution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Louise, Princess Royal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31