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John Barnet
Bishop of Ely
Memorial to Bishop John Barnet in Ely Cathedral
Appointed 15 December 1366
Reign ended 8 June 1373
Predecessor Simon Langham
Successor Thomas Arundel
Orders
Consecration 20 March 1362
Personal details
Died 8 June 1373
Denomination Catholic
Previous post Bishop of Worcester
Bishop of Bath and Wells

John Barnet (died 1373) was a Bishop of Worcester then Bishop of Bath and Wells then finally Bishop of Ely.

Barnet was selected Bishop of Worcester about 16 December 1361, and consecrated on 20 March 1362. He was translated to the see of Bath about 28 November 1363.

Barnet was selected as Lord High Treasurer in February 1363 and held the office until June 1369.

Barnet was translated to the see of Ely on 15 December 1366. He died as Bishop of Ely on 8 June 1373.

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