Leonard Mawe

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Leonard Maw (sometimes seen as "Mawe" (c. 1552 – 1629, Chiswick) was a Bishop of Bath and Wells and a Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge and Trinity College, Cambridge.

Life

He was born in Rendlesham, Suffolk, the son of Simon Maw (sometimes seen as "Mawe") born Epworth, Lincolnshire, c. 1531 and Margery Wylde born Selby, Yorkshire, c. 1522.

He gained a

Spanish Match). On acceding to the throne, Charles rewarded him by appointing him Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, which post he held until his death in 1629. From 1628 to 1629, he was also Bishop of Bath and Wells
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References

  1. ^ The colleges and halls - Peterhouse | British History Online
  2. ^ "Mawe, Leonard (MW588L)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Master of Trinity College, Cambridge

1625–1629
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge

1617–1625
Succeeded by
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Bath and Wells
1628–1629
Succeeded by