William Ungoed Jacob (6 October 1910 – 18 December 1990)[1] was an eminent Anglican priest and author[2] in the 20th century.

He was born on 6 October 1910,[3] and educated at Llandovery College and Jesus College, Oxford. He trained for ordination at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and was ordained deacon in 1934 and priest in 1935.[4] After curacies in Aberystwyth and Lampeter he held incumbencies at Blaenau Ffestiniog[5] and Hubberston after which he was Archdeacon of Carmarthen[6] and then Dean of Brecon.[7]

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  1. ^ Radnorshire Society transactions - Vol. 39 1969
  2. ^ Amongst others he wrote "Meditations on the Seven Words", 1960; "Three Hours’ Devotions", 1965; and "A Guide to the Parish Eucharist", 1969 > British Library web site accessed 19:53 GMT Monday 7 June 2010
  3. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  4. ^ "Crockford's Clerical Directory: The Very Revd William Ungoed Jacob". Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  5. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1947-48 Oxford, OUP,1947
  6. ^ The Times, 19 May 1960; pg. 16; Issue 54775; col C Ecclesiastical News New Archdeacon Of Carmarthen
  7. ^ Rootsweb
Church in Wales titles
Preceded by Archdeacon of Carmarthen
1960–1967
Succeeded by
Preceded by Dean of Brecon
1967–1978
Succeeded by