Walter Benet was the Archdeacon of Wilts from his collation on 7 March 1610 until his death on 30 July 1614. [1]
From Somerset, he was educated at New College, Oxford. [2] He held livings at Little Wittenham [3] and Minety.
Walter Benet was the Archdeacon of Wilts from his collation on 7 March 1610 until his death on 30 July 1614. [1]
From Somerset, he was educated at New College, Oxford. [2] He held livings at Little Wittenham [3] and Minety.
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