Robert Holgate

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Robert Holgate
Archbishop of York
Enthroned 1545
Ended 1554
Predecessor Edward Lee
Successor Nicholas Heath
Born 1481/1482
Died 1555

Robert Holgate (1481/14821555) was Bishop of Llandaff and then Archbishop of York (from 1545 to 1554). He recognised Henry VIII as leader of the Church of England.

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Church of England titles
Preceded by
George de Athequa
Bishop of Llandaff
1537 – 1545
Succeeded by
Anthony Kitchin
Preceded by
Edward Lee
Archbishop of York
1545 – 1554
Succeeded by
Nicholas Heath