The advowson of the parsonages of Sempringham and Tirington, being the right of his father, he [St. Gilbert] was presented by him [his father] to those united livings, in 1123.
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Advowson
/ədˈvaʊ.z(ə)n/
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4 entriescathedral advowsonnomination rightparish advowsonpresentation right
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6 entriescathedral patronageecclesiastical patronageparish patronagepatronage rightpresentation rightright of presentation
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Advowson is the right to appoint the incumbent clergy of a parish, so three advowsons meant three incumbents.
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