VENN: Matric. sizar from JESUS, Michs. 1546. S. of Edward, of Ruthin, Wales. B. there. B.A. (perhaps from St John's, 1549-50); M.A. from Christ's, 1553; D.D. from St John's, 1564. Fellow of Christ's, 1552-4. Fellow of Jesus, c. 1554-5. R. of South Luffenham, Ruts., 1558. R. of Waddesdon, Bucks., 1559-82. Preb. of St Paul's, 1559. Preb. of Westminster, 1560. Dean of Westminster, 1561-1601. Founded the Hospital and Grammar School at Ruthin. Translated the 1st Corinthians for the Bishops' Bible, 1568. Died June 17, 1601, aged 73. Buried in Westminster Abbey. (Peile, I. 41; D.N.B.) 'Goodman was his name, and goodman his nature.' (T. Fuller.)
SEE OXFORD DNB: Goodman, Gabriel (1528–1601), dean of Westminster.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1555 | Vac | Goodeman, Gabrielus | Jesus College, Cambridge / | Fellowship | View |
| 1558 | Appt(Institution) | Goodman, Gabrielus | Southluffnam / | Rector | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Goodman, Gabriel | St Paul's Cathedral / Prebend of Cheswike | Prebendary | View |
| 1560 | Appt(commission to install) | Goodman, Gabriel | Westminster Abbey / Twelfth Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1561 | Ordi(ordination) | Goodman, Gabriel | / | priest | View |
| 1561 | Appt(Presentation) | Goodman, Gabriel | Collegiate Church of Westminster / | Dean | View |
| 1561 | Vac(Promotion) | Goodman, Gabriel | Collegiate Church of Westminster / | Prebendary | View |
| 1585 | Libc | Goodman, Gabriel | Wadesden - first part / | Rector | View |
| 1594 | Libc | Goodman, Gabriell | St. Paul's Cathedral / Prebend of Chiswick | Prebendary | View |