John Best (died 1570) was

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from 1560 until his death.

Background

He was from Halifax and attended King Henry VIII's College from 1538 to 1539.

Personal life and career

In 1550 he married Elizabeth Somner. In 1553 Best was

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of Wells and in 1559 he was made Rector of Romaldkirk. He was consecrated

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's coronation in

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liturgy despite Elizabeth's Protestant faith.

Death

Best died in 1570, nine years after being consecrated Bishop of Carlisle.

Notes

Year of birth unknown 1570 deaths Bishops of Carlisle People from Halifax, West Yorkshire Alumni of Christ Church, Oxford 16th-century Church of England bishops {{UK-bishop-stub