Henry Phillpotts/Comments
Henry Phillpotts (1778–1869), often called "Henry of Exeter", was the Anglican Bishop of Exeter from 1830 to 1869. He was England's longest serving bishop since the 14th century and a striking figure of the 19th century Church.
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