MORGAN, HENRY (died 1559), bishop
Date of death: 1559
Gender: Male
Occupation: bishop
Area of activity: Religion
Author: Thomas Iorwerth Ellis
Born in Dewisland, Pembrokeshire. He entered the University of Oxford in 1515, proceeding B.C.L. in 1522 and D.C.L. in 1525. Soon afterwards he became principal of S. Edward's Hall. He took holy orders and became rector of Walwyn's Castle, Pembrokeshire, and subsequently he held many preferments in the dioceses of Lincoln and Exeter. He was appointed bishop of S. Davids by queen Mary in 1554, holding the see till he was deprived of it by Elizabeth in 1559. He then retired to Wolvercote, near Oxford, where he died 23 December 1559. He was buried at Wolvercote.
Author
- Thomas Iorwerth Ellis, (1899 - 1970)
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Sources
- Wikipedia Article: Henry Morgan
Further Reading
- Wikidata: Q5726020
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
Article Copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/
The Dictionary of Welsh Biography is provided by The National Library of Wales and the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. It is free to use and does not receive grant support. A donation would help us maintain and improve the site so that we can continue to acknowledge Welsh men and women who have made notable contributions to life in Wales and beyond.
Find out more on our sponsorship page.