Henry Holbeach
Henry Holbeach († August 6, 1551 ) was Bishop of Rochester and Lincoln.
From 1538 to 1544 he was suffragan bishop of Bristol. Before it became an independent diocese, Bristol was part of the Worchester diocese. After being elected Bishop of Rochester, Bristol became independent. In 1547 he became Bishop of Lincoln.
He died on August 6, 1551 and was buried on August 7.
Individual evidence
- ↑ www. british-history.ac.uk (English)
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 249
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 236
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Heath |
Bishop of Rochester 1544–1547 |
Nicholas Ridley |
| John Longland |
Bishop of Lincoln 1547–1551 |
John Taylor |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Holbeach, Henry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Rochester and Lincoln |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century or 16th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 6, 1551 |