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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5. Eata.

MAny of the Scots that came with Coleman returning with him, the rest chose Eata for their Abbot, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 at Mailros, which place king Oswyn gaue vnto them at the request of Coleman. This Eata after the death of Tuda was chosen Bishop both of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and gouerned them iointly the space of 3. yeeres. After the ende of which terme, he gaue ouer 〈◊〉〈◊〉 vnto one Tumbert. But Tumbert being deposed by a Synod gathered at a place called Twiford, Cutbert was elected vnto his See of Hagustald. Eata then perceiuing that Cutbert had rather be at 〈◊〉〈◊〉, tooke on him once more the gouernment of 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and resigned 〈◊〉〈◊〉 vnto Cutbert.