William Owen Chadwick was a British Anglican priest, academic, rugby international, writer and prominent historian of Christianity. As a leading academic, Chadwick became Dixie Professor of Ecclesiastical History in 1958, serving until 1968, and from 1968 to 1983 was Regius Professor of History. Chadwick was elected master of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and served from 1956 to 1983.
Owen Chadwick, English rugby player, historian, and academic (died 2015)
On May 20, in the year 1916, Owen Chadwick, English rugby player, historian, and academic (died 2015). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of May 20, one of 424 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Owen Chadwick. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on May 20, 1916 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 February 2026.
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