VENN: Matric. sizar from TRINITY; Michs. 1567. S. of Bernard, of Puxley, Derbs. Grandson of Thomas, of Dethick and Kingston. B. in Notts. c. 1551. B.A. 1571-2; M.A. 1575; D.D. 1589. Fellow, 1574. Incorp. at Oxford, 1578 and 1589, University preacher (Cambridge), 1580. Preb. of Hereford, 1588. Treasurer of Llandaff, 1590. Queen's counsel for the Marches of Wales. Bishop of Llandaff, 1591; of Exeter, 1595; and of Worcester, 1597. Died May 17, 1610. Theological author. (Cooper, III. 21; Al. Oxon.; D.N.B.; Burke, L.G.)
Foster gives other information, including: chaplain to Henry, Earl of Pembroke; Warden of St Giles' Hospital, Wilton 1585; V of Burbridge, Wilts 1585; V of Ditchampton, Wilts 1585 and of Wilton St Mary 1585; prebendary of Llandegla in Collegiate Church of Brecon 1588; R Stokeinteignhead, Devon 1597... age at death was 60 (see Top. and Gen. i. 336, Fasti i, 211
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1578 | Ordi(ordination) | Babington, Gervasius | / | priest | View |
| 1578 | Ordi(ordination) | Babington, Gervasius | / | deacon | View |
| 1581 | Appt(Institution) | Babbington, Gervasius | Hospital of St Giles, Wilton / | not given | View |
| 1585 | Appt(Institution) | Babington, Gervaise | Wilton St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1587 | Appt(Admission) | Babington, Gervasus | Hereford Cathedral / Wellington prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1588 | Appt(Installation) | Babbyngton, Gervase | Hereford Cathedral / Wellington | Prebendary | View |
| 1588 | Appt(Admission) | Babbyngton, Gervase | Hereford Cathedral / | residentiary | View |
| 1589 | Vac(resignation) | Babbyngton, Gervasius | Wilton Sancte Marie Capellis / | Rector | View |
| 1589 | Appt(Nomination) | Babbyngton, Gervase | Hereford Cathedral / | praelector | View |
| 1589 | Vac(resignation) | Babbyngton, Gervasius | Bulbridge / | Vicar | View |
| 1591 | Appt(consecration) | Babington, Gervasius | Llandaff / | Bishop | View |
| 1591 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Babington, Gervasius | Llandaff / | Bishop | View |
| 1591 | Vac | Babbyngton, Gervase | Hereford Cathedral / | praelector | View |
| 1595 | Appt(Installation) | Babington, Gervase | Diocese of Exeter / | Bishop | View |
| 1595 | Disp-App | Babington, Gervasius | Llandaff Cathedral / | Treasurer | View |
| 1595 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Babington, Gervasius | Exeter / | Bishop | View |
| 1595 | Disp(Dispensation) | Babington, Gervasius | Exeter / | Bishop | View |
| 1595 | Appt(Collation) | Babington, Gervase | Stoken Tinhed / | Rector | View |
| 1595 | Disp-App | Babington, Gervasius | Llandaff / | Bishop | View |
| 1595 | Disp-App | Babington, Gervasius | Hereford Cathedral / Wellington prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1595 | Disp-App | Babington, Gervasius | Llandaff Cathedral / prebendal stall annexed to the office of Treasurer | Prebendary | View |
| 1596 | Vac(resignation) | Babbington, Gervase | Hereford / | residentiary | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Collation) | Babington, Gervase | Lawhitton / | Rector | View |
| 1597 | Appt(Resignation) | Babington, Gervase | Stoke Tinhed / | Rector | View |
| 1597 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Babington, Gervasius | Worcester / | Bishop | View |
| 1597 | Vac(translation) | unknown, Gervasius | Lawhitton / | Rector | View |
| 1597 | Vac(translation) | unknown, Gervasius | Lawhitton / | Rector | View |