Venn: Matric. pens, from Christ's, Michs. 1567. S. of Edward, of Thorp Thewles, Durham. B.A. 1571-2; M.A. 1575; B.D. 1582; D.D. 1596. Fellow, 1573-83. Incorp. at Oxford, 1577. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) May 7, 1573. R. of Cheam, Surrey, 1581-1605. Dean of Bristol, 1590-7. Chancellor and canon of Wells, 1592-6, and R. of Storrington, Sussex, 1592-1605. Queen's Almoner, 1595-1605. Attended the death-bed of Queen Elizabeth. Took part in the Hampton Court conference. Bishop of Chichester, 1596-1605. Donor to the College Library. Died unmarried, Sept. 10, 1605. Buried at Cheam. Will, P.C.C. (Peile, i. 101; D.N.B.; Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1573 | Ordi(ordination) | Watson, Anthonius | / | priest | View |
| 1573 | Ordi(ordination) | Watson, Anthonius | / | deacon | View |
| 1581 | Appt(Institution) | Watson, Anthonius | Cheyham / | Rector | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Presentation) | Watson, Anthony | Wells Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Institution) | Watson, Anthonius | Wells Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Institution) | Watson, Anthonius | Kingsbury / | Vicar | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Institution) | Watson, Anthonius | Wells Cathedral / Prebend of Wedmore Secunda | Prebendary | View |
| 1592 | Appt(Presentation) | Watson, Anthony | Wells Cathedral / Prebend of Wedmore Secunda | Prebendary | View |
| 1596 | Appt(Installation) | Watson, Anthony | Chichester diocese / | Bishop | View |
| 1596 | Vac(Promotion) | Watson, Anthonius | Kingesburie / | Vicar | View |
| 1596 | Disp(Dispensation) | Watson, Anthonius | Chichester / | Bishop | View |
| 1596 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Watson, Anthonius | Chichester / | Bishop | View |
| 1596 | Appt(consecration) | Watson, Anthonius | Chichester / | Bishop | View |
| 1596 | Vac(Promotion) | Watson, Anthony | Storrington / | Rector | View |
| 1596 | Vac(Promotion) | Watson, Anthonius | Wells Cathedral / | Chancellor | View |
| 1596 | Disp-App | Watson, Anthonius | Cheyham / | Rector | View |
| 1605 | Vac(Death) | Watson, Anthonius | Chayham / | Rector | View |