John Best (died 1570) was

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from 1560 until his death.

Background

He was from Halifax and attended

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from 1538 to 1539.

Personal life and career

In 1550 he married Elizabeth Somner. In 1553 Best was canon of

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and in 1559 he was made

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of Romaldkirk. He was consecrated

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Death

Best died in 1570, nine years after being consecrated Bishop of Carlisle.

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Year of birth unknown 1570 deaths Bishops of Carlisle People from Halifax, West Yorkshire Alumni of Christ Church, Oxford 16th-century Church of England bishops {{UK-bishop-stub