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Biography of Bishop John Blythe 1460-1499

Before 1460 Bishop John Blythe was born to William Blythe and Unknown Rotherham.

From 1485 to 1493 Bishop John Blythe (age 25) was appointed Archdeacon Richmond.

From 5th May 1492 to 13th February 1494 Bishop John Blythe (age 32) was appointed Master of the Rolls.

On 13th November 1493 Bishop John Blythe (age 33) was appointed Bishop of Salisbury.

On 23rd February 1494 Bishop John Blythe (age 34) was consecrated Bishop of Salisbury.

On 23rd August 1499 Bishop John Blythe (age 39) died. He was buried at Salisbury Cathedral [Map]. Monument bottom middle.

[his father] William Blythe and [his mother] Unknown Rotherham were married.

Ancestors of Bishop John Blythe 1460-1499

Father: William Blythe

Bishop John Blythe

GrandFather: Thomas Rotherham of Brookgate in Rotherham

Mother: Unknown Rotherham

GrandMother: Alice Scott