About John Blyth
Lived 1450 – 1499 (aged 48–49). John Blyth was a catholic priest, judge, catholic bishop, jurist and bishop.
North transept of the Salisbury Cathedral with the tomb of John Blyth in the middle. John Blyth or John Blythe (before 1460 – 23 August 1499) was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
Blyth was Archdeacon of Richmond from 1485 to 1493 and was Master of the Rolls 5 May 149213 February 1494. He was nominated to Salisbury on 13 November 1493 and consecrated on 23 February 1494, serving until his death five-and-a-half years later, on 23 August 1499. His brother Geoffrey was Bishop of Lichfield.
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Who was John Blyth?
Bishop of Salisbury
When was John Blyth born?
John Blyth was born in 1450.
When did John Blyth die?
John Blyth died on 23 August 1499 in Wiltshire.
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John Blyth was a catholic priest, judge, catholic bishop, jurist and bishop.
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