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

  1. ^ Bishops of Norwich[unreliable source][unreliable source], tudorplace.com.ar
  2. ^ "Redman, William (RDMN559W2)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Norwich
1594–1602
Succeeded by


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