W. A. R. Goodwin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

W. A. R. Goodwin

American clergy

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1869

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 07-Sep-1939

Profession: writer

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About W. A. R. Goodwin

  • William Archer Rutherfoord Goodwin (June 18, 1869 – September 7, 1939) (or W.A.R.
  • Goodwin as he preferred or "the Doctor" as commonly used to his annoyance) was an Episcopal priest, historian, and author.
  • As the rector of Bruton Parish Church, Goodwin began the 20th century preservation and restoration effort which resulted in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
  • He is thus sometimes called "the Father of the Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg."

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