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    Ralph of Shrewsbury (died 1363) was an English medieval bishop and university chancellor. From 1328 to 1329, Ralph was Chancellor of the University of...
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    buildings, comprising 27 residences (originally 44), built for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury, a chapel and library at the north end, and a hall at the south end...
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  • cricketer Henry L. Shrewsbury (born c. 1847), American politician Ralph of Shrewsbury (died 1363), English bishop Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (1473–c...
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    The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross (commonly known as Shrewsbury Abbey) is an ancient foundation in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England...
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    Bishop's Palace, Wells (category Diocese of Bath and Wells)
    walls, gatehouse and moat were added in the 14th century by Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury. The Bishops House was added in the 15th century by Bishop Thomas...
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    end by 1326. Ralph of Shrewsbury followed, continuing the eastward extension of the choir and retrochoir beyond. He oversaw the building of Vicars' Close...
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    Shrewsbury (/ˈʃruzberi/ SHROOZ-bury) is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 38,325 according to the 2020 United...
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    vice-chancellors of the University of Oxford List of University of Oxford people List of chancellors of the University of Cambridge List of chancellors of the University...
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    Countess of Shrewsbury (née Hardwick; c. 1521  – 13 February 1608), known as Bess of Hardwick, of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, was a notable figure of Elizabethan...
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    Weston-super-Mare (category Ports and harbours of Somerset)
    the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Prior to 1348 it was known as Weston-juxta-Mare ("beside the sea"). The name was changed by Ralph of Shrewsbury, who was the...
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    Shrewsbury School is a public school (English fee-charging boarding school for pupils aged 13 –18) in Shrewsbury. It was founded in 1552 by Edward VI by...
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    George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, 6th Earl of Waterford, 12th Baron Talbot, KG, Earl Marshal (c. 1522/1528 – 18 November 1590) was an English magnate...
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    named the Bishop of Bath and Wells – he is one of a trio of ghouls who spirit the main character away. Ralph of Shrewsbury, Bishop of Bath and Wells, appears...
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    settlement is Telford, and Shrewsbury is the county town. The county has an area of 3,487 km2 (1,346 square miles) and a population of 498,073. Telford (155...
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    Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (17 August 1473 – c. 1483), was the sixth child and second son of King Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville...
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    Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland KG PC Earl Marshal (c. 1364 – 21 October 1425), was an English nobleman of the House of Neville. Ralph Neville...
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    Earl of Shrewsbury, 2nd Earl of Waterford, 8th Baron Talbot, KG (12 December 1413 – 10 July 1460) was an English nobleman and soldier and the son of John...
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  • Harrison. OCLC 5818623. Holmes, T. S., ed. (1896). The Register of Ralph of Shrewsbury, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1329–1363. Somerset Record Society. Vol. 1...
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    Countess of Shrewsbury (c. 1471–1520) was an English noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen consort Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King...
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    facility in Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The building, which is the headquarters of Shropshire Council, is just north of Lord Hill's Column. The...
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    of the buildings was achieved under Ralph of Shrewsbury (bishop 1329–63). Thomas Beckington (bishop 1443–65) was another noted liberal benefactor of the...
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  • Window" of Shrewsbury Cathedral and the "English Martyrs Window" of the Church of the Holy Name in Oxton, Wirral. Douai Martyrs "Crockett, Ralph (CRKT568R)"...
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    John Droxford (category Bishops of Bath and Wells)
    John Droxford (sometimes John Drokensford; died 9 May 1329), was a Bishop of Bath and Wells. He was elected 5 February 1309 and consecrated 9 November...
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    complex of canons; this licence was repeated in 1340 for Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury. The building of the walls is believed to have filled a number of roles...
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  • Thomas Hotham (category Chancellors of the University of Oxford)
    university chancellor. Hotham was a Doctor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. From 1326 to 1328, he was Chancellor of the University. Hibbert, Christopher...
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    Jocelin of Wells. In 1333 Bishop Ralph of Shrewsbury granted a licence for the addition of an oratory. It then passed through a succession of owners and...
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    the Old Market Hall in The Square in Shrewsbury. A single storey extension, designed by the county architect, Ralph Crowe, was added to the Shirehall, to...
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  • Thumbnail for Mary Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury
    Countess of Shrewsbury (1556–1632) (née Cavendish) was the wife of Gilbert Talbot, 7th Earl of Shrewsbury. Born Mary Cavendish, she was the daughter of Sir...
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    John Barnet (category Bishops of Bath and Wells)
    (died 1373) was a Bishop of Worcester then Bishop of Bath and Wells then finally Bishop of Ely. Barnet was selected Bishop of Worcester about 16 December...
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    Earl of Shrewsbury, 4th Earl of Waterford, 10th Baron Talbot, KG, KB, PC (c. 1468 – 26 July 1538) was the son of John Talbot, 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury, and...
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