John Barnet
14th-century Bishop of Worcester, Bath and Wells, and Ely
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John Barnet (died 1373) was a Bishop of Worcester then Bishop of Bath and Wells then finally Bishop of Ely.
John Barnet | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ely | |
Memorial to Bishop John Barnet in Ely Cathedral | |
| Appointed | 15 December 1366 |
| Term ended | 8 June 1373 |
| Predecessor | Simon Langham |
| Successor | Thomas Arundel |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Worcester Bishop of Bath and Wells |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 20 March 1362 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 8 June 1373 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Barnet was selected Bishop of Worcester about 16 December 1361, and consecrated on 20 March 1362. He was translated to the see of Bath about 28 November 1363.[1]
Barnet was selected as Lord High Treasurer in February 1363 and held the office until June 1369.[2]
Barnet was translated to the see of Ely on 15 December 1366.[3] He died as Bishop of Ely on 8 June 1373.[4]
