William Margetson

William James Margetson (29 March 1874[1] – 30 March 1946[2]) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the twentieth century.[3] He was educated at Oxford University and ordained in 1897.[4] He held incumbencies of St Petroc Minor, Little Petherick, South Wimbledon, Surbiton and Newington[5][6] before being appointed Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh in 1925, a post he held for 13 years.[7]

He married Marion Jenoure and was the father of the diplomat Sir John Margetson.

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Preceded by Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh
1925–1938
Succeeded by