FOSTER: Robert, of Yorks., cler. fil. LINCOLN COLLEGE, OXFORD, matric. 1 July 1603, aged 15; BA 23 Jan. 1604/5; Fellow 1601-19; MA 20 Oct. 1607 (incorporated at Cambridge 1609); proctor 1616; BD 19 May 1617; licensed to preach 1 July 1617; created DD 31 Aug. 1636. Canon of CHRIST CHURCH 1642; Regius Professor of Divinity, 1642-8, 1660-1. Son of Robert Sanderson, born at Sheffield, Yorks., 19 Sept. 1587, bapt. next day. Rector of Wyberton 1618-9; Vicar of Heckington 1618, and Rector of Boothby Paynell (all), co. Lincs., 1619. Chaplain to Dr Mountain, Bishop of Lincoln 1619; Canon of Lincoln 1629, and of Southwell 1641; Chaplain in Ordinary to the King, Nov. 1631; rector of Muston, co. Leics. 1633; Bishop of Lincoln 1660, until his death 29 Jan. 1662, bur. in the chapel of Bugden Church. Father of Thomas, 1639.
SEE OXFORD DNB: Sanderson, Robert (1587–1663), bishop of Lincoln
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1611 | Ordi(ordination) | Sanderson, Robertus | / | deacon | View |
| 1612 | Ordi(ordination) | Sanderson, Robertus | / | priest | View |
| 1618 | Appt(Institution) | Saunderson, Robertus | Heckington / | Vicar | View |
| 1618 | Appt(Institution) | Saunderson, Robertus | Wobbeton als Wilberton als Welton / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Disp-App | Saunderson, Robert | Wyberton / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Appt(Institution) | Saunderson, Robertus | Boothbypanell / | Rector | View |
| 1618 | Disp(Dispensation) | Saunderson, Robert | Heckington / | Vicar | View |
| 1626 | Appt(Resignation) | Saunderson, Robert | Wilburton alias Wibberton alias Wilton / | Rector | View |
| 1629 | Appt(Collation) | Sanderson, Robertus | Lincoln Cathedral / Farrondon prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1632 | Appt(Admission) | Sanderson, Robert | Chapel Royal / | royal chaplain in extraordinary | View |
| 1633 | Appt(Presentation) | Saunderson, Robert | Muston / | Rector | View |
| 1633 | Appt(Institution) | Saunderson, Robertus | Maston / | Rector | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Sanderson, Robertus | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Farenden | Prebendary | View |
| 1634 | Libc | Sanderson, Robertus | Lincoln Cathedral / Prebend of Farrendon | Prebendary | View |
| 1636 | Appt(Admission) | Saunderson, Robert | Chapel Royal / | royal chaplain in ordinary | View |
| 1636 | Appt(reassignment) | Saunderson, Robert | Chapel Royal / | royal chaplain in ordinary | View |
| 1636 | Libc | Sanderson, Robert | Chapel Royal / | royal chaplain in ordinary | View |
| 1638 | Libc | Sanderson, Robert | Lincolnshire / | not given | View |
| 1641 | Appt(Resignation) | Sanderson, Robert | Muston / | Rector | View |
| 1641 | Libc | Sanderson, Robt | Chapel Royal / | royal chaplain in ordinary | View |
| 1661 | Appt(admission to Lambeth degree) | Sanderson, Robert | / | View | |
| 1661 | Vac(Promotion) | Sanderson, Robertus | Boothby Paynell / | Rector | View |
| 1663 | Vac(Death) | Sanderson, Robert | bishopric of Lincoln / | Bishop | View |