William Fremantle (Dean of Ripon, died 1916)

William Henry Fremantle (1831 – 1916) was an influential Anglican clergyman and social reformer. He served as Dean of Ripon from 1895 until his death in 1916.

Fremantle was born in Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire, and educated at Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford. He was ordained a priest in 1856 and served in several parishes before being appointed a canon of Canterbury Cathedral in 1882.

A strong advocate for social justice and Christian Socialism, Fremantle believed in the application of Christian principles to address social problems. He was a leading figure in the Christian Social Union and advocated for reforms in areas such as housing, poverty relief, and industrial relations. He was also a proponent of church reform and greater inclusivity within the Anglican Communion.

As Dean of Ripon, Fremantle oversaw significant restoration work at Ripon Cathedral. His writings include "The World as the Subject of Redemption" (1885) and "Christian Ordinances and Social Progress" (1901). He is remembered for his commitment to social justice and his contributions to the Church of England.