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The basics
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British bishop
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Male
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Birth:
1616
Death:
1706
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Education:
New College
The details
Biography
William Beaw (1616-1706), sometimes spelled Beau, was Bishop of Llandaff from 1679 until his death.
Beaw was educated at New College, Oxford. During the English Civil War he was a Major of a regiment of horse for Charles I. He also servedSweden in their war with Poland. In 1661 he became Vicar of Adderbury, a post he held until his elevation to the Episcopate.
Beaw had a daughter, Jane, who married John Arundell, 3rd Baron Arundell of Trerice.Her will was proved 14 Jul 1744.