Bishop of Llandaff 1575-1590.
Foster: B.C.L. 14 Nov., 1562, rector of Sunningwell, Berks, 1559, vicar of Bramford Speke, Devon, 1564, rector of Thwing, Yorks, 1565, archdeacon of Brecon 1567, canon of York 1567, and of Llandaff 1575, bishop 1575, and rector of Bassaleg, co. Monmouth, 1578, until he died 15 Oct., 1590, buried in the chancel of the church at Matherne, co. Monmouth, father of Philemon (CCED ID 169434). See Ath., ii. 827; D.N.B.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1561 | Libc | Blethyn, William | Llandaff Cath. / Prebend of Dubrike | Prebendary | View |
| 1563 | Appt(Institution) | Blethyn, Willimus | Brampford Speke / | Vicar | View |
| 1565 | Appt(Admission) | Blethin, Willimus | Thwing / | Rector | View |
| 1565 | Vac(resignation) | Blethyn, Willimus | Brampford Speake / | Perpetual Vicar | View |
| 1567 | Vac(resignation) | Blethyn, Willimus | York Cathedral / Prebend of Osbaldwick | Prebendary | View |
| 1567 | Appt(Collation) | Blethin, Willimus | York Cathedral / Prebend of Osbaldwick | Prebendary | View |
| 1571 | Appt(Resignation) | Blethyn, Willimus | Tweng / | Rector | View |
| 1575 | Appt(consecration) | Blethin, William | Llandaff / | Bishop | View |
| 1575 | Appt(confirmation of election) | Blethin, William | Llandaff / | Bishop | View |
| 1590 | Vac(natural death) | Blethen, Willimus | Sunningwell / | Rector | View |
| 1591 | Vac(natural death) | Blethin, Willimus | Rogiatt / | Rector | View |