What is the name of the title that Rowan Williams was given in peerage?
Baron Williams of Oystermouth
Duke Williams of Oystermouth
Earl Williams of Oystermouth
Lord Williams of Oystermouth
Answer
Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, was given the title of Baron Williams of Oystermouth in the peerage of the United Kingdom in 2005. The title is hereditary and can be passed down to his son, Nathaniel, upon his death. The title was created by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of Williams's work as Archbishop of Canterbury and his contribution to the Church of England.
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