Nicholas West
English bishop and diplomat
Born
1461
565 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as an English bishop during the early 16th century. Held the position of Bishop of Ely from 1501 until death in 1533. Actively engaged in diplomacy and was involved in the negotiations of treaties between England and other nations. Contributed to the ecclesiastical governance of the Church of England during a significant period leading up to the English Reformation.
Bishop of Ely from 1501 to 1533
Engaged in diplomatic negotiations
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