The Medieval Boy Bishops
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| Titre | The Medieval Boy Bishops |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Mackenzie, N |
| Publisher | Matador |
| ISBN Number | 978-1780880082 |
| Mots-clés | Ecclesiastic, England, France, Medieval |
| Résumé | In the mid-seventeenth century, clergyman John Gregory made a surprise discovery in Salisbury Cathedral that began to reveal the truth of the Boy Bishops. The Boy Bishops of the Middle Ages, following widespread and popular custom, supplanted the true bishops in their cathedrals for a period of time during the Christmas season. |
| Citation Key | 4325 |
