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William Wake

William Wake served as the chancellor of William & Mary twice from 1721 until 1729 and then again from 1736 until his death in 1737. He succeeded Thomas Tenison as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1716 and held that position until 1737.

Preceded by

College of William & Mary Chancellor

Succeeded by

John Robinson 1714-1721

William Wake 1721-1729

Edmund Gibson 1729-1736

Preceded by

College of William & Mary Chancellor

Succeeded by

Edmund Gibson 1729-1736

William Wake 1736-1737

Edmund Gibson 1737-1748

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