About Henry Gower
Lived 1278 – 1347 (aged 68–69). Henry Gower was a Welsh catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Henry Gower (or Henry de Gower) was a medieval canon lawyer, college fellow, university chancellor, and bishop.
Gower was a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford in England and Chancellor of the University of Oxford during 1322–24. He was a professor of canon law. He was briefly Archdeacon of St David's in Wales before becoming Bishop of St David's from 1328 to 1347.
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Who was Henry Gower?
Bishop of St David's
When was Henry Gower born?
Henry Gower was born in 1278 in Yorkshire.
When did Henry Gower die?
Henry Gower died on 1 May 1347.
What was Henry Gower's occupation?
Henry Gower was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Henry Gower?
Henry Gower was Welsh.
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