Arthur Bulkeley

Arthur Bulkeley (died 1553) was Bishop of Bangor from 1541[1] until his death in 1553.[2]

Bulkeley was born in Beaumaris, Anglesey. He was a graduate of Oxford University and in 1523 became Rector of St Peter-le-Bailey, Oxford.[3] Later he was the incumbent at St James Garlickhythe in the City of London. In 1541 he was appointed Bishop of Bangor [4] and consecrated 19 February 1542. He died on 14 March 1553.

Notes

  1. RHS Bibliography
  2. Bulkeley, Arthur (d 1570)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Powell,N.M.W (Oxford, Oxford University Press, Sept 2004) ISBN 0-19-861411-X
  3. Brief history of church
  4. British History On-line
Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Bird
Bishop of Bangor
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Succeeded by
William Glyn


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