Thomas Ravis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Thomas Ravis |
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| Bishop of London | |
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| 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 |
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| Ordination | 1582 |
| Consecration | 17 March 1605 |
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| Born | c. 1560 Old Malden, Surrey |
| Died | 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.
