William Lloyd (bishop of Norwich)

William Lloyd (1637 – 1710) was an English clergyman, academic, and antiquarian. He served as Bishop of Llandaff from 1675 to 1679, Bishop of Peterborough from 1679 to 1685, and finally as Bishop of Norwich from 1685 until his deprivation in 1691 for refusing to take the oath of allegiance to William III and Mary II.

Lloyd was born in Tilehurst, Berkshire, and educated at Oxford University. He was a noted scholar, particularly in the fields of history and theology. He became chaplain to the king and made a name for himself through his sermons and theological writings.

His episcopate was marked by controversy. While Bishop of Peterborough, he became involved in disputes with the cathedral chapter. His refusal to take the oath of allegiance after the Glorious Revolution led to his deprivation, and he became one of the Nonjuring bishops.

Following his deprivation, Lloyd continued to pursue his academic interests and remained a prominent figure in Nonjuring circles. He died in 1710. His contributions to scholarship included works on chronology, biblical interpretation, and historical analysis. He is remembered both for his theological commitments and his principled stand against what he perceived as an illegitimate monarchy.