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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 on 10th August 1584. He was much in favour with Queen Elizabeth I as a preacher. Godwin was married twice and had eight children *Thomas Godwin (Wells, SOmerset politician) *Francis Godwin, Bishop of Llandaff and of Hereford *Robert Godwin (Parson) *Matthew Godwin (Master of Music at Exeter Cathedral) *Paul Godwin (Canon of Wells Cathedral) *Blandia Purfey (nee Godwin), wife of Thomas Purfrey, MP for ((UK Parliament constituency)|Wells )] *Jocye Godwin *Anne Godwin While at Wells Godwin lived a semi- invalid life which his family and extended family took full advantage of, many of them receiving several benefices and amercing themselves in local politics. Thomas Godwin returned home to Berkshire in 1590 and on 19 November 1590 he died. He was buried under the chancel of the parish church of All Saints' Church, Wokingham.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.berkshirehistory.com/bios/tgodwin_bishop.html )〕 On his death his children fought over his personal effects and Blandia was seen smuggling the best linen away. The See of Bath and Wells was also left in a bad situation with mistrust and corruption among its canons. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas Godwin (bishop)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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