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William Beaw

English bishop; (1616–1706) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

William Beaw
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William Beaw (1616-1706),[1] sometimes spelled Beau,[2] was Bishop of Llandaff from 1679 until his death.[3]

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William Beaw

Beaw was educated at New College, Oxford. During the English Civil War he was a Major of a regiment of horse for Charles I. He also served Sweden in their war with Poland. In 1661 he became Vicar of Adderbury, a post he held until his elevation to the episcopate.

Beaw had a daughter, Jane, who married John Arundell, 3rd Baron Arundell of Trerice. Her will was proved 14 Jul 1744.[2]

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