| Surname | |
|---|---|
| Forename | |
| Title | |
| Qualification | |
| University | |
| College | |
| Year |
| Reason | |
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| Date | 24/10/1606 |
| Office/Status | Precentor |
| Clerical Status | |
| Location | Exeter Cathedral// |
| Source | Devon RO, Chanter 21 (Register) |
|---|---|
| Ordinary / Jurisdiction | Cotton, William/Exeter 1598-1621 |
| Comment | The term used is "Dimissio sive Renunciata" The entry referes to the Bishop's resigning in favour of his son (William Cotton Jnr.) whose collation to the Precentorship was recorded 22/10/1606 q.v. |