VENN: Matric. pens. from TRINITY, 1559. S. of John, of Gt Shelford, Cambs. Scholar, 1560; B.A. 1562/3; M.A. 1566; B.D. 1573; D.D. 1578. Fellow, 1563. Junior Bursar, 1571-2. Junior Dean, 1572-3. Ord. deacon (Ely) June 2, 1570. University preacher, 1570. R. of Ovington, Essex, 1571-2; of Toppesfield, 1572-8. Archdeacon of Canterbury, 1576. R. of Upper Hardres, Kent, 1578; of Bishopsbourne, 1580-95. Canon of Canterbury, 1589-94. Bishop of Norwich, 1594-1602. Died Sept. 25, 1602. Buried in Norwich Cathedral. 'Monumental inscription.'M.I. at Gt Shelford. Father of the next and of Drew (1607).
SEE OXFORD DNB:Redman, William (c.1541–1602), bishop of Norwich
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1570 | Ordi(ordination) | Redman, Willimus | / | deacon | View |
| 1571 | Appt(Institution) | Redman, William | Ovington with Albright Chapel / | Rector | View |
| 1572 | Appt(Institution) | Redman, William | Toppesfield / | Vicar | View |
| 1572 | Appt(Presentation) | Redman, William | Toppesfelde / | Rector | View |
| 1573 | Vac(resignation) | Redman, William | Ovington with Albright chapel / | Rector | View |
| 1576 | Appt(Presentation) | Redman, William | Archdeaconry of Canterbury / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1576 | Libc | Redman, William | Toppesfield / | Rector | View |
| 1576 | Appt(Institution) | Redman, Willimus | Canterbury Cathedral / Archdeaconry of Canterbury | Archdeacon | View |
| 1577 | Libc | Redman, Wilhelmus | archdeaconry of Canterbury / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1577 | Libc | Redman, Wilhelmus | Mearsham / | Rector | View |
| 1579 | Appt(Presentation) | Redman, William | Upper Hardres with Stelling Chapel / | Rector | View |
| 1579 | Vac(resignation) | Redman, William | Toppesfield / | Rector | View |
| 1580 | Appt(Institution) | Redman, Willimus | Busshoppborne / | Rector | View |
| 1580 | Appt(Institution) | Redman, Willimus | Busshoppborne / Capella de Barham | Rector | View |
| 1580 | Appt(Presentation) | Redman, William | Bishopsbourne with Barham Church annexed / | Rector | View |
| 1584 | Libc | Redman, Wilhelmus | Bishoppsborne / | Rector | View |
| 1584 | Libc | Redman, Wilhelmus | Bishoppsborne / Barham chapel | Rector | View |
| 1589 | Appt(Collation) | Redman, Willimus | Canterbury Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1592 | Libc | Redman, Wilhelmus | Bishopsborne / Barham chapel | Rector | View |
| 1592 | Libc | Redman, Wilhelmus | Bishopsborne / | Rector | View |
| 1595 | Vac(resignation) | Redman, Willimus | Canterbury Cathedral / | Prebendary | View |
| 1595 | Appt(consecration) | Redman, Willimus | Norwich / | Bishop | View |
| 1595 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Redman, Willimus | Norwich / | Bishop | View |
| 1595 | Vac(Promotion) | Redman, Willimus | Canterbury Cathedral / Archdeaconry of Canterbury | Archdeacon | View |
| 1595 | Vac(Promotion) | Redman, Willimus | Bishopsborne / | Rector | View |
| 1595 | Vac(Promotion) | Redman, Willimus | Bishopsborne / Capella de Barham | Rector | View |