VENN: Matric. pens. from QUEENS', Easter, 1577. Of Norfolk. S. of John, merchant, of Yarmouth (will, 'Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C., 1602). B. 1556, at Yarmouth. Migrated to Pembroke. B.A. 1580-1; M.A. 1584; B.D. 1591; D.D. 1602. Fellow of Pembroke, c. 1582. Greek lecturer, 1586. Master of Pembroke, 1617-9. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) Aug. 15, 1589. R. of St Helen's, London, 1592. R. of St Anthony, 1592-5. R. of St Mary-le-Bow, London, 1596-1617. R. of Gt Easton, Essex, 1616-26. Preb. of St Paul's, 1616-8. Bishop of Bristol, 1617-9. Bishop of Ely, 1619-26. V. of Blagdon, Somerset. An eminent scholar and theologian. Compiled statutes for Merchant Taylors' School, in reference to the annual probation days. Appointed one of the translators of the Bible. Died Oct. 5, 1626. Buried in St Antholin's Church, London. Will, 'Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C. Father of the next and Robert (1608). (Loder; D.N.B.; J. Ch. Smith.)
SEE OXFORD DNB: Felton, Nicholas (1556–1626), bishop of Ely.
Father of Nicholas Felton [12832]
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Felton, Nicolaus | / | priest | View |
| 1589 | Ordi(ordination) | Felton, Nicolaus | / | deacon | View |
| 1591 | Appt(Licensing) | Felton, Nicholas | St Antholin / | Curate | View |
| 1591 | Appt(Licensing) | Felton, Nicholas | London diocese / | Curate | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Admission) | Felton, Nichus | St Anthonini / | not given | View |
| 1596 | Disp-App | Felton, Nicolas | St Anthonius / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Disp(Dispensation) | Felton, Nicolas | St Marie de Arcubus / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Collation) | Felton, Niicholaus | London, Beate Marie Virginis de Archubus / | Rector | View |
| 1616 | Appt(Institution) | Felton, Nicholaus | Eyston Magna, alias Eyston on the Hill, alias Eyst / | Rector | View |
| 1616 | Appt(Collation) | Felton, Nicholaus | St Paul's Cathedral / prebend of Chamberlainewood | Prebendary | View |
| 1616 | Appt(Induction Mandate) | Felton, Nicholaus | St Paul's Cathedral / Chamberlaine Wood prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1617 | Appt(consecration) | Felton, Nicholaus | Bristol / | Bishop | View |
| 1617 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Felton, Nicholaus | Bristol / | Bishop | View |
| 1617 | Disp-App | Felton, Nich | Blayden / | Rector | View |
| 1617 | Disp-App | Felton, Nich | Eyston magna als Eyston ad montem als Eyston Stain / | Rector | View |
| 1617 | Disp-App | Felton, Nich | St Paul's Cathedral / Chamblaine Wood prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1617 | Vac(resignation) | Felton, Nicholas | Arches, St Mary the Virgin, London / | Rector | View |
| 1617 | Disp(Dispensation) | Felton, Nich | Bristol / | Bishop | View |
| 1618 | Vac | Felton, Nichola | Blangedon / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Vac(resignation) | Felton, Nicholas | Eyston Magna, alias Eyston on the hill, alias Eyst / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Vac(resignation) | Felton, Nicholas | St Paul's Cathedral / prebend of Chamberlainewood | Prebendary | View |
| 1618 | Vac(Promotion) | Felton, Nicholaus | Blagdon / | Rector | View |
| 1619 | Appt(royal assent) | Felton, Nicholaus | Ely / | Bishop | View |
| 1619 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Felton, Nicholaus | Ely / | Bishop | View |
| 1620 | Appt(restitution of temporalities) | Felton, Nicholaus | Ely / | Bishop | View |