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John Thompson (priest)

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John Thompson BD (d. 23 April 1571) was a Canon of Windsor from 1563 to 1574[1]

Career

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He was appointed:

  • Canon of Gloucester 1552 - 1559
  • Prebendary of Minor Pars Altaris in Salisbury 1556
  • Prebendary of Durnford in Salisbury 1565 - 1571
  • Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I

He was appointed to the third stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1563 and held the canonry until 1571.

Notes

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  1. ^ Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S.L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle