Thomas Godwin (bishop)

Thomas Godwin (1517–1590) was an English bishop, who presided over the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Thomas Godwin was both born and died in Wokingham in Berkshire. From 1567 to 1584 he was Dean of Canterbury. He was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells in 1584. He was much in favour with Queen Elizabeth I as a preacher. He died on 19 November 1590 and is buried under the chancel of the parish church of All Saints' Church, Wokingham. He was the father of Francis Godwin, Bishop of Llandaff and of Hereford.

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Church of England titles
Preceded by Nicholas Wotton	Dean of Canterbury 1567–1584	Succeeded by Richard Rogers
Preceded by Gilbert Berkeley	Bishop of Bath and Wells 1584–1590	Succeeded by John Still

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Name	Godwin, Thomas
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Short description	Bishop of Bath and Wells; Dean of Canterbury
Date of birth	1517
Place of birth
Date of death	1590
Place of death