William Redman
For the Australian politician, see William Redman (politician).
| William Redman | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Norwich | |
|
Spire and south transept, Norwich Cathedral | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Norwich |
| Elected | 17 December 1594 |
| Term ended | 1602 (death)[1] |
| Predecessor | Edmund Scambler |
| Successor | John Jegon |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Canterbury (1576–?) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1570 |
| Consecration | 10 January 1595 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1541–1542 |
| Died | 25 September 1602 (aged c. 60–61) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
1. Elizabeth Hanchett 2. Isabel Calverley |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
William Redman (c. 1541/2 – 25 September 1602) was an English bishop.
Early life
He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge from 1559, gaining his BA in 1562/3 and becoming a fellow of Trinity in 1563.[2]
Career
Ordained in 1570, he was made Archdeacon of Canterbury by Edmund Grindal in 1576. He was elected Bishop of Norwich on 17 December 1594, and consecrated on 10 January 1595.
Family
Redman married twice, first to Elizabeth Hanchett and secondly to Isabel Calverley.
References
- ↑ Bishops of Norwich, tudorplace.com.ar
- ↑ "Redman, William (RDMN559W2)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edmund Scambler |
Bishop of Norwich 1594–1602 |
Succeeded by John Jegon |
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