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George Shoreswood

d. 1462

Scottish bishop

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About George Shoreswood

George Shoreswood was a priest and judge.

George Shoreswood or Schoriswood (died 1462 × 1463), was a prelate active in the Kingdom of Scotland during the 15th century. He appears to have been of English-speaking origin, from the family of Bedshiel in Berwickshire.

Shoreswood was a clerk of William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas in 1446, holding the rectorship of Coulter in Clydesdale. George took possession soon afterward.

Bishop George was auditor in the Exchequer at various points during the second half of 1454. He served as Chancellor of Scotland between 1457 and 1460. He went on a pilgrimage to Durham, receiving a safe-conduct for himself and 40 attendants in 1459.

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Died
1462
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Who was George Shoreswood?

Scottish bishop

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George Shoreswood died in 1462.

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George Shoreswood was a priest and judge.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Shoreswood

· Wikidata: Q16205095

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