John Gervais
Summary
John Gervais was a medieval Bishop of Winchester.He was a clerk of the diocese of Exeter and educated in physical sciences. He held the prebends of Fenton and Warthill in the diocese of York before becoming chancellor of the diocese of York. He made a trip to Rome on business about the election of Archbishop Sewal de Bovil to York and became a papal chaplain under Pope Alexander IV. In 1260 he was named Bishop of Carlisle by Archbishop Godfrey Ludham of York, but the election was not effective.He was nominated to the see of Winchester on 22 June 1262 by papal provision and probably consecrated on 10 September 1262.
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How Ricky Gervais Plans To Spend His Vast Riches
Ricky Gervais jokingly announced plans to buy millions of scratchcards and take over Libya after a website listed him as one of the richest comedians in the world.
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How Ricky Gervais Plans To Spend His Vast Riches
Ricky Gervais jokingly announced plans to buy millions of scratchcards and take over Libya after a website listed him as one of the richest comedians in the world.
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Mark Freeland: BBC comedy should not be afraid to offend
BBC's head of in-house comedy refutes the idea the corporation has lost its nerve since the Andrew Sachs affair.
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Danny Groner: Ricky Gervais' Defenders Around the World
It's been a week since Ricky Gervais shocked Hollywood with a series of off-color and racy jokes at the Golden Globe Awards. Gervais' performance sparked debate over whether the British comedian really went over the line, or whether American audiences and celebrities are too sensitive. Gervais defended himself in the days afterward, saying he didn't do anything wrong.
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Ricky Gervais's disappearing act sparks Golden Globes conspiracy theories
British host's jibes get a mixed response as he leaves stage halfway through ceremony and returns with a more subdued act.
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Golden Globes: Colin Firth crowned while The Social Network wins lion's share
o Colin Firth wins best actoro The Social Network takes best picture, best director, best screenplay and best scoreo Inception goes home empty-handedo Host Ricky Gervais's jibes ruffle feathers.
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Gervais redux
TV News: Brit comic returns to the Golden Globes -- Ricky Gervais admits he was somewhat surprised when the Hollywood Foreign Press Association asked him to headline January's Golden Globe ceremony after he drew mixed reviews for his hosting duties on the last broadcast.
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