Thomas Howell (bishop)
Thomas Howell (1588–1650) was a Welsh clergyman who was the Bishop of Bristol from 1644 to 1646.
Early life and education
Howell was born in
MA on 9 July 1612, and his BD
degree in July 1630.
Career
After his ordination, he was appointed a royal chaplain by
Grocers' Company (who controlled the church) because Howell refused to live in the parish.[2]
Howell was appointed to a
List of the Westminster Divines, probably taking the same views of its relevance as Ralph Brownrigg, Bishop of Exeter, who did not attend either. Brownrigg is named however, the brevity of Howell's Bishopric, being the cause of non-naming on the list. He was deprived of his See by Parliament on 9 October 1646, as episcopacy was abolished for the duration of the Commonwealth and the Protectorate.[3][4]
Personal life
His whereabouts thereafter until his death (between 20 March and 22 April 1650 are unknown) but his will left the lease of a property in Frogmore, Windsor to his ten youngest children. His wife died shortly before him in childbirth. He was buried in Bristol Cathedral, his memorial stating Expergiscar ("I shall awake").[2]
References
- ^ James Howell. (2000). In The Name of Howell part 2.
- ^ doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/13979. Retrieved 5 February 2008. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)
- ^ Plant, David (2002). "Episcopalians". BCW Project. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- JSTOR 564164.