VENN: L.L.D. 1562 (incorp. from Orleans). B.A. (Oxford) 1541; B.C.L. 1545. Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. D.C.L. 1562 (from Orleans). Fellow of All Souls', 1542. V. of Winterbourne Earls, Wilts., 1550. R. of Llandyssul, Cardigan, 1554. Adm. advocate, Jan. 14, 1553-4. M.P. for Taunton, 1555, 1558, 1559; for Chichester, 1572, 1584, 1586, 1588; for Hindon, 1584. Master of the Court of Requests. Ambassador in Flanders, 1563. Dean of Wells, 1575-89. Master of Sherburn Hospital, Durham, 1585. Judge of the Court of Admiralty, 1585-9. Died Nov. 17, 1589. Buried in St Gregory by St Paul, London. Will, 'Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C. (Cooper, II. 62; D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1550 | Appt(Collation) | Dale, Valentinus | Wynterbourne / | Rector | View |
| 1550 | Libc | Dale, Valentinius | Wynterborne Erelles / | Rector | View |
| 1573 | Appt(Collation) | Dale, Valentine | Archdeaconry of Surrey / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1573 | Appt((Other)) | Dale, Valentine | Archdeaconry of Surrey / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1574 | Libc | Dale, Valentine | Wells cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1574 | Appt(grant for life) | Dale, Valentine | Wells Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1574 | Appt(Admission) | Dale, Valentine | Wells Cathedral / | canon residentiary | View |
| 1578 | Appt(Institution) | Dale, Valentinus | Bath and Wells / Prebend of Compton Episcopi | Prebendary | View |