On this day in 1504 – John Arundell died

John Arundell (bishop of Exeter) died on 15^th March 1504

John Arundell was the son of Rainford Arundell and was born in Cornwall. Arundell was educated at Exeter College, Oxford and had a life within the church.

Not much is known about John Arundell, In 1479 he was appointed as Canon of Windsor. He was made Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield on 6^th November 1496 and on 29^th June 1502 he was consecrated into the position of Bishop of Exeter.

Following a short illness John Arundell died on 15^th March 1504 and was buried on the south side of St Clement’s Church