[1] Liskeard lawyer Frederick Caunter states that he was born in Exeter, and was said to be a great-grandson of Condor, Earl of Cornwall.
[3] Antiquaries Thomas Duffus Hardy and John Le Neve say he was originally Sub-Dean of Salisbury,[2] though all that is known for certain is that he was elderly when he was consecrated as Bishop.
[3] According to antiquary Richard Izacke, John was installed Bishop of Exeter in 1184 and served for six years.
[4] According to Caunter, "he appears to have been of good repute" and carried out a number of repairs to the cathedral during his short time as bishop.
[4] He was buried in an altar tomb under the south tower of Exeter Cathedral, which survives to this day.