Ralph of Shrewsbury
14th-century Bishop of Bath and Wells
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Ralph of Shrewsbury[a] (died 1363) was an English medieval bishop and university chancellor.[4]
Ralph of Shrewsbury | |
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| Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
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| Elected | 2 June 1329 |
| Term ended | 14 August 1363 |
| Predecessor | John Droxford |
| Successor | John Barnet |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 3 September 1329 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 14 August 1363 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Life
From 1328 to 1329, Ralph was Chancellor of the University of Oxford.[3]
On 2 June 1329 Ralph was elected Bishop of Bath and Wells and consecrated on 3 September 1329. He died on 14 August 1363.[5]
Ralph founded Vicars Close.[2]
