VENN: Matric. sizar from MAGDALENE, Easter, 1549. S. of Pierce, of Billesdon, Leics. B.A. 1553-4 (called ;Anthony; in Grace for B.A.); M.A. 1557; LL.D. 1563. Fellow. Master of Jesus, 1563-79. Commissary of the University, 1578-9. Chancellor of Ely. Preb. of St Patrick's, Dublin (a layman). Preb. of Ely; and sinecure R. of Elm and Emneth, 1567-79. R. of Kilken, Flints., 1569-79. Admitted advocate, 1569. Died May 17, 1579. Will proved (V.C.C). (Cooper, I. 406; Vis. of Cambs., 1619; A. Gray.)