Biography of Bishop Benedict Nichols -1433
In Sep 1415 King Henry V of England (age 29) commenced his invasion of France by undertaking the Siege of Harfleur to provide himself with a port from which to supply future operations. John Mowbray 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 23), John Fastolf (age 35) and Thomas Chaucer (age 48) fought. William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 18) was wounded. Bishop Benedict Nichols was present.
On 15 Dec 1417 Bishop Benedict Nichols was translated to Bishop of St David's.
In 1418 Henry Wogan witnessed an act of Bishop Benedict Nichols.
In 1418 John Wogan witnessed an act of Bishop Benedict Nichols.
On 01 Jun 1418 Bishop Benedict Nichols received possession of the temporalities at St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire [Map].
On 25 Jun 1433 Bishop Benedict Nichols died.