Venn: Adm. at King's, a scholar from Eton, 1549. Of Willington, Beds. B. 1532. Matric. 1549; B.A. 1553-4; M.A. 1557; LL.D. 1568. Fellow, 1552-69. Proctor, 1561-2. Public Orator, 1563-5. Famed for his speech before the Queen on her visit in 1564. Incorp. at Oxford, 1560. V. of Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxon., 1564; and of Burford, 1571. Vicar-general and official of the diocese of Norwich, 1569. Admitted advocate, June 11, 1571. Died Feb. 2, 1589-90. Buried in Norwich Cathedral. Will (P.C.C.) 1591. (Cooper, II. 65; Al. Oxon.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1564 | Appt(Institution) | Master, Willimus | Shipton subtus Wichwood / | Vicar | View |
| 1564 | Appt(Institution) | Maister, Willelmus | Shipton under Wichewood / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1571 | Appt(Admission) | Maister, Willelmus | Court of Arches / | advocate | View |
| 1571 | Appt(Presentation) | Master, William | Burford With Fulbroke Chapel / | Vicar | View |
| 1572 | Appt(Institution) | Master, Willelmus | Burforde with chapel of Fulbroke / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1578 | Vac(resignation) | Maisters, Willimus | Burford / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1578 | Vac(resignation) | Maisters, William | Burforde / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1585 | Libc | Maister, William | Shipton sub Wchwood / | Vicar | View |