William Hunt (priest)

William Hunt (1842 – 1931) was an English Anglican priest and historian. He was born in Petersfield, Hampshire and educated at Winchester College and Exeter College, Oxford. He was ordained in 1867 and served as Rector of Congham, Norfolk from 1875 to 1903.

Hunt was a prolific writer and historian, contributing extensively to the Dictionary of National Biography, writing entries on numerous figures in English religious and political history. He also authored several significant historical works, including A History of the English Church from its Foundation to the Norman Conquest (597-1066) and The English Church from the Accession of George I to the End of the Eighteenth Century.

Hunt's work was characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accurate historical representation. He was known for his thorough research and his ability to present complex historical narratives in a clear and accessible style. He was a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He died in London.