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Nicholas Bubwith

1355 – 1424

Bishop of Bath and Wells; Lord Privy Seal; Lord High Treasurer; Bishop of London; Bishop of Salisbury

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About Nicholas Bubwith

Lived 1355 – 1424 (aged 68–69). Nicholas Bubwith was an English catholic priest, judge and catholic bishop.

Nicholas Bubwith (1355-1424) was a Bishop of London, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Bath and Wells as well as Lord Privy Seal and Lord High Treasurer of England.

Bubwith was collated Archdeacon of Dorset from 1397 - 1399 and again from 1400 - 1406. He was selected as Bishop of London on 14 May 1406 and consecrated 26 September 1406.

Bubwith was Lord Privy Seal from 2 March 1405 to 4 October 1406. He was Lord High Treasurer from 15 April 1407 to 14 July 1408. He also planned the building of St Saviour's Wells hospital but actual construction of the building started after his death.

Bubwith was translated to the see of Salisbury on 22 June 1407. As such, he participated in the Council of Constance together with Robert Hallam.

Bubwith was then translated to the see of Bath and Wells on 7 October 1407. He died 27 October 1424.

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Important facts

Born
1355
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Lord Privy Seal, Lord High Treasurer, Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bath and Wells
Also known as
Nicholas Bubbewyth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicholas Bubwith?

Bishop of Bath and Wells; Lord Privy Seal; Lord High Treasurer; Bishop of London; Bishop of Salisbury

When was Nicholas Bubwith born?

Nicholas Bubwith was born in 1355.

When did Nicholas Bubwith die?

Nicholas Bubwith died on 2 October 1424.

What was Nicholas Bubwith's occupation?

Nicholas Bubwith was a catholic priest, judge and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Nicholas Bubwith?

Nicholas Bubwith was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicholas Bubwith

· Wikidata: Q7025123

· DBpedia: Nicholas Bubwith

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