John Vesey
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John Vesey or Veysey (c. 1462 – 23 October 1554) was Bishop of Exeter from 1519 until his death in 1554, having been briefly deposed 1551–3 by King Edward VI for his opposition to the Reformation.
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Bishop of Exeter | |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Appointed | 31 August 1519; 28 September 1553 |
Term ended | 14 August 1551; 23 October 1554 |
Predecessor | Hugh Oldham; Myles Coverdale |
Successor | Myles Coverdale; James Turberville |
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Consecration | 6 November 1519 by William Warham |
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Died | 23 October 1554 |
Buried | Holy Trinity Church |
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