Venn: B.A. 1541-2. B. at Gressingham, Lancs., c. 1520. D.D. from Queens', 1564. Probation Fellow of Peterhouse, 1547, but did not complete his year. V. of Rye, Sussex, 1559. Chaplain to Archbishop Parker. Preb. of York, 1560-4. Preb. of Westminster, 1560-2. Bishop of Peterborough, 1560-84. Bishop of Norwich, 1584-94. Married Julyan Fraunceys, Jan. 21, 1560-1, at St Dionis Backchurch, London. Author, religious; assisted in the translation of the 'Bishops' Bible.' Died May 7, 1594, aged 85 (sic). Buried in Norwich Cathedral. M.I. Father of Adam (above) and of Thomas (1581). (Cooper, 11. 167; Vis. of Norfolk; D.N.B.; Blomefield, in. 560.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1547 | Appt(Institution) | Scambler, Edmundus | Rye / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1547 | Appt(Presentation) | Scambler, Edmund | Rye / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1551 | Libc | Skamler, Edmund | Rye / | Vicar | View |
| 1551 | Libc | Skamler, Edmund | Rye / | Vicar | View |
| 1554 | Vac(Deprivation) | Scambler, Edmundus | Rye / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1559 | Appt(Presentation) | Scamler, Edmund | York Cathedral / Prebend of Wystowe | Prebendary | View |
| 1560 | Appt(commission to install) | Scambler (Scamler), Edmundus | Westminster Abbey / Sixth Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1561 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Scambler, Edmundus | Peterborough / | Bishop | View |
| 1561 | Appt(consecration) | Scambler (Shambler), Edmundus | Peterborough / | Bishop | View |
| 1562 | Vac(resignation) | Scamler, Edmund | Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster / 6th Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1562 | Vac(resignation) | Scambler, Edmund | Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster / 6th Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1585 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Scamler, Edmundus | Norwich / | Bishop | View |