Venn: Adm. at King's, a scholar from Eton, 1557. B. at Fhtton, Beds., 1540. Matric. 1557-8; B.A. 1561-2; M.A. 1565 (according to Cooper). Fellow, 1560-2. Probably ord. priest (Peterborough) Sept. 21, 1564. R. of Aston Flamville, Leics., 1557 (sic). R. of Burbage (and B.D. according to Harwood). An eloquent preacher. Died c. 1590. Perhaps father of the next and of Edward (1584). (Cooper, II. l00; III. 116.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1563 | Appt(Institution) | Sparke, Robertus | Pyckworthe / | Rector | View |
| 1564 | Subsc | Sparck, Robertus | Aston Flavell cum capella de Burbage / | Rector | View |
| 1564 | Ordi(ordination) | Sparke, Robert | / | priest | View |
| 1564 | Ordi(ordination) | Sparke, Robert | / | priest | View |
| 1568 | Appt(Institution) | Sparke, Robert | Broughton Asteley / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Libc | Sparke, Robert | Broughtonne Astley / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Libc | Sparke, Robert | Ashtonne Flavell / | Rector | View |