John Vesey
John Vesey or Veysey (c. 1462 – 23 October 1554) was Bishop of Exeter from 1519 until his death in 1554, having been briefly deposed 1551–3 by King Edward VI for his opposition to the Reformation.
The Right Reverend John Vesey | |
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| Bishop of Exeter | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Appointed | 31 August 1519; 28 September 1553 |
| Term ended | 14 August 1551; 23 October 1554 |
| Predecessor | Hugh Oldham; Myles Coverdale |
| Successor | Myles Coverdale; James Turberville |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 6 November 1519 by William Warham |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 23 October 1554 |
| Buried | Holy Trinity Church |
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