John Seyre
Bishop of Sodor and Man
Appointed10 October 1435
In office1435 – before 1455
PredecessorJohn Burgherlin
SuccessorThomas Burton (bishop)
Personal details
DenominationRoman Catholic
Styles of
John Seyre
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleMy Lord
Religious styleBishop

John Seyre (or Feyre) was a pre-Reformation cleric who served as the Bishop of Sodor and Man in the 15th century.[1][2]

He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Sodor and Man by papal provision on 10 October 1435[1][2] and consecrated on 11 November 1435.[2] It is not known when his episcopate ended, but his successor Thomas Burton was appointed on 25 September 1455.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Eubel, Konrad (1914). Hierarchia Catholica Medii Aevi (in Latin). Vol. 2. Monasterii Sumptibus et typis librariae. p. 239.
  2. ^ a b c d Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I., eds. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (3rd, reprinted 2003 ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
Catholic Church titles Preceded byJohn Burgherlin Bishop of Sodor and Man 1435 – ? Succeeded byThomas Burton


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