Ralph Ergham
14th and 15th-century Bishop of Bath and Wells and Salisbury
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Ralph Ergham (or Erghum; died April 10,1400) was the English bishop of Salisbury from 1375 to 1388, and then bishop of Bath and Wells from 1388 to 1400.
Ralph Ergham | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
| Appointed | 3 April 1388 |
| Term ended | 10 April 1400 |
| Predecessor | Walter Skirlaw |
| Successor | Richard Clifford |
| Previous post | Bishop of Salisbury |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 December 1375 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 10 April 1400 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Ergham was Chancellor of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster[1] from 1373 to 1377. On 12 October 1375 he was selected to be Bishop of Salisbury, and was consecrated on 9 December.[2] On 3 April 1388, he was transferred to the see of Bath and Wells.[3] Ergham was also a member of King Richard II's first council, representing John of Gaunt's interests.[4] He died on 10 April 1400.[3]
The executors of his will are named as: Agnes Rabbas, his sister; Thomas Tery, canon of Wells; and John Podemour.[5]
