Cuthbert Scott or Scot (?-1564), Catholic bishop.

He was made Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, in 1537, became M.A. in 1538 and D.D. in 1547. He was appointed prebendary of York. He was Master of Christ College 1553-1556. He became D.D. of the University of Oxford and prebendary of St Paul's, London, in 1554 and in the same year Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. In 1556 he succeeded George Cotes, former Master of Balliol College, Oxford, as Bishop of Chester by papal provision. On the accession of Elizabeth I he was one of the four Catholic bishops chosen to defend Catholic doctrine at the conference at Westminster, and immediately after this he was sent as a prisoner to the Tower of London and then in the Fleet Prison 1559-1563. Being released on bail, he contrived to escape to the Continent. He died at Louvain, on October 9, 1564. of the Christ’s College College name Christ’s College Motto Souvent me Souvient (Latin: I often remember) Named after Jesus Christ Established 1505 Previously named God’s-house (1437-1505) Location St. ... Events January 6 - Alessandro de Medici assassinated August 25 - The Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior, was formed. ... Events Treaty of Nagyvarad. ... Year 1547 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... Events January 5 - Great fire in Eindhoven, Netherlands. ... A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the de facto head of the university. ... Geography Status City (1951) Region East of England Admin. ... Events January 16 - Abdication of Emperor Charles V. His son, Philip II becomes King of Spain, while his brother Ferdinand becomes Holy Roman Emperor January 23 - The Shaanxi earthquake, the deadliest earthquake in history, occurs with its epicenter in Shaanxi province, China. ... College name Balliol College Named after John de Balliol Established 1263 Sister College St Johns Master Andrew Graham JCR President Jack Hawkins Undergraduates 403 MCR President Chelsea Payne Graduates 228 Homepage Boatclub Balliol College, founded in 1263, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in... Arms of the Bishop of Chester The Bishop of Chester heads the Anglican Diocese of Chester in the Province of York. ... Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603 ) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. ... Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically simply as The Tower), is a historic monument in central London, England on the north bank of the River Thames. ... Pray remember ye poor debtors: inmates of the Fleet Prison beg passers by for alms. ... October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events March 27 — Naples bans kissing in public under the penalty of death June 22 — Fort Caroline, the first French attempt at colonizing the New World September 10 — The Battle of Kawanakajima Ottoman Turks invade Malta Modern pencil becomes common in England Conquistadors crossed the Pacific Spanish founded a colony...

His arms were blazoned: Argent, a chevron between three pelicans' heads erased at the neck Sable.

For a coloured illustration, see Cheshire Heraldry.org