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Richard Foxe Appointed Bishop of Exeter

When
1487
Where
Diocese of Exeter; Unknown
Episodes
2

Richard Foxe was made principal secretary, then soon afterwards Lord Privy Seal and elected Bishop of Exeter on 29 January 1487. He was consecrated on 8 April 1487.

Episodes

  1. 29 January 1487 · Diocese of ExeterElection to the See

    Richard Foxe was elected Bishop of Exeter on 29 January 1487.

  2. 8 April 1487 · UnknownConsecration Ceremony

    Foxe was consecrated as Bishop of Exeter on 8 April 1487.

Background and detail

Election and Consecration. Richard Foxe was elected to the See of Exeter on 29 January 1487. His consecration took place on 8 April of the same year.

Political Context. Foxe was made principal secretary and soon afterwards Lord Privy Seal. The source records that he was elected Bishop of Exeter on 29 January 1487.

People involved

Sources

  1. Richard Foxe Wikipedia

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