Ralph Ergham | |
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Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
Appointed | 3 April 1388 |
Term ended | 10 April 1400 |
Predecessor | Walter Skirlaw |
Successor | Richard Clifford |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Salisbury |
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Consecration | 9 December 1375 |
Personal details | |
Died | 10 April 1400 |
Denomination | Catholic |
Ralph Ergham (orErghum; died 1400) was the Englishbishop of Salisbury from 1375 to 1388, and thenbishop of Bath and Wells from 1388 to 1400.
Ergham wasChancellor ofJohn of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster[1] from 1373 to 1377. On 12 October 1375 he was selected to be Bishop of Salisbury, and was consecrated on 9 December.[2] On 3 April 1388, he was transferred to thesee of Bath and Wells.[3] Ergham was also a member ofKing Richard II's first council, representing John of Gaunt's interests.[4] He died on 10 April 1400.[3]
The executors of his will are named as: Agnes Rabbas, his sister;Thomas Tery, canon of Wells; and John Podemour.[5]
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Preceded by | Bishop of Salisbury 1375–1388 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Bishop of Wells 1388–1400 | Succeeded by |
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