John Kite

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John Kite (died 1537) was successively

Archbishop of Armagh, 1513–1521, and Bishop of Carlisle
, 1521–1537.

Biography

John Kite was educated at

Sub-Dean of the King's Chapel, Westminster in 1510. From 1510–1518 he was prebendary of Stratton in the diocese of Salisbury
.

In 1518, as

Cumberland when he was visited by Dr William Burbank, Archdeacon of Carlisle Cathedral, of whom he wrote to Cardinal Wolsey. His alliance with Wolsey may explain his quick promotion. He took the Oath of Supremacy
in 1534.

References

  1. ^ "Kite, John (KT480J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.

Bibliography

  • Joyce M. Horn, Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1300–1541: Volume 3 Salisbury Diocese, (London: Institute of Historical Research, 1962) citing Register of Edmund Audley, Bishop of Salisbury
  • James Wilson, 'The Seal of William Burbank', Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmoreland Antiquarian Society; Vol. XV
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Archbishop of Armagh

1513–1521 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Carlisle
1521–1537 		Succeeded by
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