Lancelot Andrewes
English bishop and scholar (1555–1626) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lancelot Andrewes (1555 – 25 September 1626) was an English bishop and scholar, who held high positions in the Church of England during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. During the latter's reign, Andrewes served successively as Bishop of Chichester, of Ely, and of Winchester and oversaw the translation of the King James Version of the Bible (or Authorized Version). In the Church of England he is commemorated on 25 September with a lesser festival.
Quick Facts Church, Diocese ...
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Bishop of Winchester | |
Church | Church of England |
Diocese | Winchester |
In office | 1619–1626 |
Predecessor | James Montague |
Successor | Richard Neile |
Other post(s) | Dean of the Chapel Royal (1618–1626) Bishop of Ely (1609–1619) Lord Almoner (1605–1619) Bishop of Chichester (1605–1609) Dean of Westminster (1601–1605) |
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Ordination | c. 1579 (deacon); 1580 (priest) |
Consecration | 1605 |
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Born | 1555 |
Died | (1626-09-25)25 September 1626 (aged 70–72) Southwark, Surrey, England |
Nationality | English |
Denomination | Anglican |
Residence | Winchester House, Southwark (at death) |
Parents | Thomas Andrewes (father) |
Occupation | Preacher, translator |
Alma mater | Pembroke Hall, Cambridge |
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Quick Facts Venerated in, Feast ...
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Venerated in | Anglican Communion |
Feast | 25 September (Church of England) 26 September (ECUSA) |
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