John Bird

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JOHN BIRD

Born :
Deceased : 1558

Bishop of Penrydd, 1537-1539
Bishop of Bangor, 1539-1541
Bishop of Chester, 1541-1554

Official blazon

Sable, a mace Or in bend surmounted of a pastoral staff in bend sinister Argent headed Or on a chief Argent three shovellers also Argent.

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