About Adam Osgodby
Lived 1250 – 1316 (aged 65–66). Adam Osgodby was a judge and lawyer.
Adam Osgodby (died 1316) was an English lawyer and administrator. He was born in Osgodby, North Riding of Yorkshire, and although his early life and career are fairly unknown it is known that he acted as a lawyer for William Hamilton among others. Between 1295 and 1316 he served as keeper of the rolls of chancery, and from 1307 he was the master of the Domus Conversorum. Osgodby also held several ecclesiastical positions—he was Canon of York from 1289, Parson of Gargrave from 1293 and Prebend of Ulfshelf. He died in 1316.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Adam Osgodby's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Adam Osgodby?
English lawyer and administrator
When was Adam Osgodby born?
Adam Osgodby was born in 1250.
When did Adam Osgodby die?
Adam Osgodby died on 1 August 1316.
What was Adam Osgodby's occupation?
Adam Osgodby was a judge and lawyer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adam Osgodby. https://biography.guide/adam-osgodby/
MLA: "Adam Osgodby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adam-osgodby/.
Chicago: "Adam Osgodby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/adam-osgodby/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC