Foster: pensioner of Christ's Coll., Cambridge, March, 1557-8; B.A. from St. John's Coll. 1560-1; fellow Peter House, Cambridge, 11 Nov., 1562, M.A. 1564 (sup. 15 July, 1567, for incorporation), B.D. 1570, master of Magdalen Coll. 1576, and of St. John's Coll. 1577, vice-chancellor 1577-8 and 1583-4, D.D. 1578; born at Newport Pond, Essex, baptised 26 Sept., 1540; rector of Statherne, co. Lincoln, 1569, of Sibstone 1572, and of Castor, Northants, 1587, bishop of Peterborough 1585, until his death 23 June, 1600. See Fasti, i. 181; Cooper, ii. 287; Lansdowne MS. 982, ff. 278, 284; & Foster's Index Eccl.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1568 | Ordi(ordination) | Howlande, Richardus | / | deacon | View |
| 1568 | Ordi(ordination) | Howlande, Richardus | / | priest | View |
| 1572 | Appt(Admission) | Howland, Richard | Sibbyston / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Vac(Promotion) | Howland, Richard | Stathern / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Vac(Promotion) | Howland, Richard | Sibbiston / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Vac(Promotion) | Howland, Richardus | Statherne / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Appt(Presentation) | Howland, Richard | Sibbiston / | Rector | View |
| 1585 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Howland, Richardus | Peterborough / | Bishop | View |
| 1585 | Appt(consecration) | Howland, Richardus | Peterborough / | Bishop | View |