held the office of Dean of Wells Cathedral in 1397.«sup»1«/sup» In February 1397 Parliament legitimised his birth, even though he was born before his parent's marriage. He was provided to the See of Lincoln on 27 February 1398.«sup»1«/sup» He held the office of Bishop of Lincoln on 14 July 1398.«sup»1«/sup» He held the office of Bishop of Winchester on 19 November 1404.«sup»1«/sup» He held the office of Cardinal-Priest of St. Eusebius on 24 May 1426.