VENN: M.A. 1626 (Incorporation in another University. It conferred the privileges of their degree.'Incorp. from Oxford). ' Matric. from Trinity College, Oxford, Oct. 15, 1619, age 17. S. of William, citizen of Oxford. B.A. 1620; M.A. 1623-4; D.D. 1642. Fellow of Trinity, 1628. Discussion with a Jesuit led to his joining the Church of Rome, and going to Douai. Reverted to the Anglican Church, 1634. Preb. of Chester, 1635; and of Sarum, 1638. Chancellor of Sarum, 1638. Master of Wigston Hospital, Leicester. Joined the Royal army, and was taken prisoner at Arundel. Author of The Religion of Protestants. Died Jan. 30, 1643-4. Buried at Chichester. Will ('Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C.) 1645. (D.N.B.; Al. Oxon.)
Type | Name | Date | Office | Event | Location | Full Record |
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Libc | Chillingworth, William | 00/00/1639 | Prebendary | Chester Cathedral/4. Prebend | View |