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The Right Reverend Thomas Ravis
Bishop of London
Church Church of England
Diocese Diocese of London
Elected 18 May 1607
Enthroned 2 June 1607
Reign ended 1609 (death)
Predecessor Richard Vaughan
Successor George Abbot
Other posts Bishop of Gloucester
1604–1607
Dean of Christ Church, Oxford
1596–1607
Orders
Ordination 1582
Consecration 17 March 1605
Personal details
Born c. 1560
Old Malden, Surrey
Died (1609-12-14)14 December 1609
Buried St Paul's Cathedral, London
Nationality English
Denomination Anglican
Profession Academic
Education Westminster School
Alma mater Christ Church, Oxford

Thomas Ravis was an important English bishop and a smart scholar. He lived from about 1560 to 1609. He was a leader in the Church of England.

One of his biggest jobs was helping to translate the famous King James Bible. This Bible is still used by many people today!

Early Life and Education

Thomas Ravis was born in a place called Old Malden in Surrey, England. This was probably around the year 1560. He went to school at Westminster School, which is a very old and famous school.

In 1575, he was chosen to go to Christ Church, Oxford, a well-known university. A powerful person named Lord Burghley helped him get in. At first, the university leaders said there was no room for him. But Lord Burghley insisted, and Ravis was finally accepted.

He studied hard and earned several degrees. He received his first degree in 1578 and a master's degree in 1582. Later, he earned degrees in divinity, which is the study of religion.

Becoming a Priest

Thomas Ravis became a priest in 1582. For a while, he gave sermons and taught around Oxford. He held important roles at the university. He was chosen as a "proctor" in 1588. A proctor helps keep order and manage student affairs.

He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford twice. This role is like being a top manager for the whole university. He was also a priest in several churches. These included churches in Merstham and All Hallows, Barking.

From 1593 to 1607, he was a "prebendary" at Westminster. This meant he held a special position in Westminster Abbey. He was also the Dean of Christ Church from 1596 to 1605. As Dean, he was known for being strict.

In 1604, Ravis attended a big meeting called the Hampton Court Conference. This meeting discussed important religious issues. He helped write notes about what happened there.

Later that year, he joined a special group in Oxford. Their job was to translate part of the New Testament for the new King James Bible. This was a huge and very important project.

Becoming a Bishop

In October 1604, Thomas Ravis was chosen to be the Bishop of Gloucester. He officially became a bishop on March 17, 1605. Even as a bishop, he was allowed to keep some of his old jobs. This included being the Dean of Christ Church.

He worked to make the Bishop's Palace in Gloucester better. In May 1607, he was moved to an even more important role. He became the Bishop of London. He started this new job on June 2, 1607.

As Bishop of London, he was very strict about religious rules. He did not like people who did not follow the official Church of England ways. Thomas Ravis passed away on December 14, 1609. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral in London.

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