by the same patronage babington was elected bishop of llandaff 7 august 1591, confirmed on the 27th, and consecrated at croydon palace on the 29th. four years later he was translated to the see of exeter, elected 4 february 1595, and enthroned 22 march. he was criticised for having alienated from this bishopric the manor of crediton. finally, he was nominated by the queen to worcester, on 30 august 1597, elected 15 september, and confirmed 4 october.