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VENN: Matric. pens. from JESUS, Michs. 1579. 5th s. of Meredith Ap John, of Llanelian-yn-Rhos, Denbigh. B. c. 1560. King's scholar at Chester, 1575-9. B.A. 1582-3; M.A. from Magdalene, 1586; B.D. 1593; D.D. 1598. Fellow of Magdalene. Divinity lecturer in Chester Cathedral, 1596. R. of Llanrwst, N. Wales, 1597. R. of Heswell, Cheshire, 1597-1613. R. of Thornton-le-Moors. Bishop of Sodor and Man, 1600-4. Bishop of Chester, 1604-15. R. of Bangor, 1612-5. Died Aug. 1, 1615, aged 55. Buried in Chester Cathedral. 'Administration of Effects at a Probate Court.'Admon., York. Father of John (1618). (R. Stewart-Brown; D.N.B.)
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