VENN: M.A. 1626 (Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. from Oxford). ' Matric. from Trinity College, Oxford, Oct. 15, 1619, age 17. S. of William, citizen of Oxford. B.A. 1620; M.A. 1623-4; D.D. 1642. Fellow of Trinity, 1628. Discussion with a Jesuit led to his joining the Church of Rome, and going to Douai. Reverted to the Anglican Church, 1634. Preb. of Chester, 1635; and of Sarum, 1638. Chancellor of Sarum, 1638. Master of Wigston Hospital, Leicester. Joined the Royal army, and was taken prisoner at Arundel. Author of The Religion of Protestants. Died Jan. 30, 1643-4. Buried at Chichester. Will ('Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C.) 1645. (D.N.B.; Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1635 | Appt(Presentation) | Chillingworth, William | Chester Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1638 | Appt(Presentation) | Chillingworth, William | Brixworth in Peterborough annexed to the Chancello / | Prebendary | View |
| 1638 | Appt(Presentation) | Chillingworth, William | Salisbury / | Chancellor | View |
| 1638 | Subsc | Chillingworth, Gulielmus | Salisbury Cathedral / Prebend of Brixworth alias Bricklesworth | Prebendary | View |
| 1638 | Subsc | Chillingworth, Gulielmus | Salisbury Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1638 | Appt(Institution) | Chillingworth, Willimus | Salisbury Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1639 | Libc | Chillingworth, William | Chester Cathedral / 4. Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1639 | Appt(Resignation) | Chillingworth, William | Chester Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |