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By an order in council, dated 5th Oct. 1836, the diocese of Bristol was united to this see under the title of The Diocese of Gloucester and Bristol, and Dr. Monk then became the first bishop of the newly-created bishopric. His Lordship is the present holder.

This dignity is rated for first fruits at 315^. 7s. ^d.^^ The arms of the see are Azure, two keys in saltier, or.

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William Jennings, S.T.B., prior of St. Oswald^s, Glou- cester, was appointed the first dean of this cathedral by the charter of erection, dated 3rd Sept. 1541. He died 4th Nov. 1565, and was buried in the cathedral''^.

John Man, warden of Merton college^ Oxford, was in- stalled 2nd Feb. 1565-670. He died i8th March 15689, and was buried in the church of St. Anne, Aldersgate, London.

Thomas Cowper was installed 5th July 1569, and in 1570 was made bishop of Lincoln 7i.

Lawrence Humphrey, reg'ms professor of divinity, Ox- ford, was installed 13th March 15 70-1, per resign, Cowper 72. In 1580 he was removed to the deanery of Winchester.

Anthony Rudd was installed loth Jan. 1584-5 7a. In 1594 he was made bishop of St. David's.

Griffith Lewis succeeded in 1594, and died in June 160774. His will, dated 5th Feb. 1606-7, was proved i6th July 1607. He was buried 7th June 1607 in Hereford cathedral.

Thomas Moreton was presented 22nd June 1607; and in 1609 was removed to the deanery of Winchester.

^^ Ecton, p. 127. The annual 70 Rgg, Glouc.

income of the bishop of Glou- 71 Ath. Oxon. vol. i. p. 193.

cester and Bristol is fixed at 72 Reg. Glouc.

5000Z. by order in council 17th 73 Ibid.

June 1847. ^^ Reg. Bancroft.

69 Ex Epitaphio.

3 L 2

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