Henry Gower
Henry Gower (aka Henry de Gower) was a medieval canonist,[1] college Fellow, university Chancellor, and bishop.
Gower was a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford in England and Chancellor of the University of Oxford during 1322–24.[2] He was a Professor of Canon law.[3] He was briefly Archdeacon of St David's before becoming Bishop of St David's in Wales from 1328–47.
See also
- Gower in Wales
References
- ↑ Catto, J. I., ed. (1984). "Canon law before 1380". The History of the University of Oxford. Volume I: The Early Oxford Schools. Oxford University Press. p. 541.
- ↑ Hibbert, Christopher, ed. (1988). "Appendix 5: Chancellors of the University". The Encyclopaedia of Oxford. Macmillan. pp. 521–522. ISBN 0-333-39917-X.
- ↑ Wood, Anthony (1790). "Fasti Oxonienses". The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford. Google Books. pp. 19–20.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Lutterell |
Chancellor of the University of Oxford 1322–1324 |
Succeeded by William de Alburwyke |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by David Martyn |
Bishop of St David's 1328–1347 |
Succeeded by John of Thoresby |