William F. J. Ryan
William F. J. Ryan | |
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| Born | January 12, 1903 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1981 (aged 78) Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation | Heraldist |
| Organization | Ryan-West Banknote Company |
William Francis James Ryan (January 12, 1903 – July 19, 1981) was an American designer of ecclesiastical heraldry. Ryan created over 1,000 coats of arms for cardinals, bishops, dioceses, colleges, and other institutions.