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Briwere was the nephew of William Brewer, a baron and political leader during King Henry III of England's minority. [1] Nothing else is known of the younger Briwere's family or where he was educated. He owed the office of precentor at Exeter Cathedral to his uncle's influence, receiving that office about 1208. [2]
William Brewer (alias Briwere, Brigwer, etc.) (died 1226) of Tor Brewer [2] in Devon, was a prominent administrator and judge in England during the reigns of kings Richard I, his brother King John, and John's son Henry III. He was a major landholder and the founder of several religious institutions.
Simon was elected to the see of Exeter about 13 April 1214 and consecrated on 5 October 1214. [4] The see had been vacant since 1206 when Henry Marshal the previous bishop had died. However, because of King John of England 's dispute with Pope Innocent III , the vacancy was not filled until a settlement was reached between John and Pope Innocent.
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He was consecrated a bishop on St Mark's Day 1949 (25 April), by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey. [10] As the Bishop of Exeter, Mortimer set up an exorcism commission, which published its report in 1973. [11] [12] Mortimer was also a notable author, [13] and frequently appeared on BBC Television.
Langrish served as Bishop of Birkenhead from 1993 to 2000. In 2000, he was appointed the 70th Bishop of Exeter. He became a Lord Spiritual with a seat at the House of Lords in 2005. On 6 January 2013, Langrish announced his retirement effective 30 June 2013. He duly retired following a final service at Exeter Cathedral. [1]
The Dean of Exeter is the head of the Chapter of Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter, England. [2] The chapter was established by William Briwere, Bishop of Exeter (1224–44) who set up the offices of dean and chancellor of Exeter Cathedral, allowing the chapter to elect those officers. [3] The deanery is at 10 The Close, Exeter.
Stafford was nominated to the see of Exeter on 15 January 1395 and consecrated on 20 June 1395. [8] Visits to his diocese were few when he was in government office; he did visit extensively in the time between appointments as Chancellor and after 1403 he became more involved, with extensive vistas in 1404, 1411 and 1414.