Venn: Adm. pens. (age 17) at CAIUS, Mar. 16, 1790. S. of William, wool-stapler, of Norwich. B. there. School, N. Walsham (Mr Hepworth). Scholar, 1790-5; matric. Michs. 1791; B.A. (11th Wrangler) 1795; M.A. 1798. Fellow, 1796-1820. Dean, 1800. Bursar, 1808-10. Proctor, 1806. Chaplain to the Duke of Gloucester, 1799. Ord. priest (Ely) Dec. 21, 1800. Master of the Perse School, Cambridge, 1802-4. R. of St Dionis Backchurch, London, 1803-4. Preb. of Wells, 1817-38. R. of Bratton-Fleming, Devon, 1818-38. For some account of his eccentric behaviour see Caian, No. VII., ii. Died Mar. 2, 1838.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | Ordi(ordination) | Gimingham, William | / | priest | View |
| 1803 | Appt(Institution) | Gimingham, William | London, St. Dionis Backchurch. / | Rector | View |
| 1804 | Vac(resignation) | Gimingham, William | London, St Dionis Backchurch. / | Rector | View |
| 1804 | Appt(Resignation) | Gimingham, William | London, St. Dionis Backchurch / | Rector | View |
| 1817 | Appt(Institution) | Gimingham, William | Wells Cathedral / Prebend or Canonry of Combe the Tenth | Prebendary | View |