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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1. Iohn Byrd.

THe first Bishop of Chester was Iohn Byrd, borne in Couentry, and brought vp in Oxford. Being Doctor of Diuinity and Prouinciall of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉, he was preferred by King Henry the eight to the Bishopricke of Ossery in Ireland. From thence soone after he was remooued first to Bangor, and lastly vnto Chester. Certaine Sermons preached before the King against the Popes Supremacy, were the occasion of his aduauncement. In Queene 〈◊〉〈◊〉 daies he was depriued for being maried.