John Islip, Abbot of Westminster
Dates: Abbot of Westminster 1500-1532; died 1532
Biography
John Islip was Abbot of Westminster from 1500 until 1532 and acquired a number of estates for Westminster Abbey, including the manor of Alkborough according to the cited study.
Notes / Sources
The institutional holder is Westminster Abbey; John Islip is recorded as the acquiring abbot.
Research sources:
- Sarah E. B. Thompson, The Royal Almshouse at Westminster c.1500-c.1600, section on properties purchased by Abbot John Islip, citing Westminster Abbey Muniments, Close Rolls 1500-1509 and Patent Rolls 1494-1509. — https://pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/16694161/Final_edited_post_viva_copy_20_03_13.pdf
- Wikipedia biographical reference — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Islip
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