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Edward Story

1401 – 1503

Bishop of Carlisle, Bishop of Chichester

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Lived 1401 – 1503 (aged 101–102). Edward Story was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.

Edward Story (or Storey; died 1503) was an English priest, Bishop of Carlisle, 1468–1477, and Bishop of Chichester, 1477–1503.

Story was educated at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, where he was elected a fellow about 1444. In 1450, he was appointed Master of Michaelhouse, Cambridge, a post he held together with his later preferments until 1477. Advanced to the see of Carlisle by papal provision on 18 July 1468, He was translated to Chichester on 11 February 1478. He served as chaplain to Elizabeth Woodville and as Chancellor of Cambridge University. He founded the Prebendal School in Chichester, and he is reputed to have had the Chichester Cross erected.

Story died on 16 March 1503. His death is recorded in the Lewkenor Hours (Lambeth Palace Library MS 545), the book of hours once owned by the wealthy Lewkenor family of Tratton and Tangmere (Sussex).

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Important facts

Born
1401
Birth century
Education
Pembroke College
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Chichester, Diocesan bishop

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Who was Edward Story?

Bishop of Carlisle, Bishop of Chichester

When was Edward Story born?

Edward Story was born in 1401.

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Edward Story died on 16 March 1503.

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Edward Story was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.

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· Wikipedia: Edward Story

· Wikidata: Q5345470

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