Barnaby Potter

Barnaby Potter (1577–1642) was a Church of England priest, Bishop of Carlisle from 16 March 1628-9[1] to 1642.

He was educated at The Queen's College, Oxford, where he graduated MA in 1602 and DD in 1615.

He was elected a fellow in 1604 and served as Provost, 1616–1626.

Although leaning towards Puritanism he was liked by Charles I, who appointed him Chief Royal Almoner in 1628.

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