A catalogue of the bishops of England, since the first planting of Christian religion in this island together with a briefe history of their liues and memorable actions, so neere as can be gathered out of antiquity. By F.G. subdeane of Exceter.

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Title: A catalogue of the bishops of England, since the first planting of Christian religion in this island together with a briefe history of their liues and memorable actions, so neere as can be gathered out of antiquity. By F.G. subdeane of Exceter.
Author: Godwin, Francis, 1562-1633.
Publication: Londini :: [Printed by Eliot's Court Press] Impensis Geor. Bishop,; 1601.
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Subject terms: Bishops -- England -- Biography.; Great Britain -- Church history -- Early works to 1800.
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16. Gulielmus Ayerminus.

IT is reported by some, that after the death of Bishop Sal∣mon, Robert Baldooke king Edwards Chauncellor, was elected by the monkes and receiued his temporalties the yéere 1325. But it seemeth likelier (which other affirme) that he renounced his election of his owne accord. William 〈◊〉〈◊〉 by the Popes authority, was then placed in this Sée, and made Chauncellor by the king. He gaue two hun∣dred pound for order to be taken that two monkes (the cel∣lerers of the couent) should alwaies sing masse for his soule. Hauing sate almost 11. yeres, he died March 27. at 〈◊〉〈◊〉 neere London.