About Marmaduke Lumley
Marmaduke Lumley was a catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.
Marmaduke Lumley (died 1450) was an English priest, Bishop of Carlisle from 1429 to 1450, and Knight Commander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He was a son of Ralph de Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley and Eleanor de Neville. He was elected about 5 December 1429, and consecrated on 16 April 1430. He was Bishop of Lincoln for a short time before his death in December 1450. He was educated at University of Cambridge and was appointed Precentor of Lincoln Cathedral in 1425. He also became Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in 1427 and was Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge from 1429 to 1443. From 1446 to 1449 he served as Lord High Treasurer of England. Lumley's tenure as Lord High Treasurer occurred during the Great Bullion Famine and the Great Slump in England.
His administrator was a clerk of Lichfield, John Whelpdale.
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
Frequently asked questions
Who was Marmaduke Lumley?
English politician and bishop
When did Marmaduke Lumley die?
Marmaduke Lumley died on 18 December 1450.
What was Marmaduke Lumley's occupation?
Marmaduke Lumley was a catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Marmaduke Lumley
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marmaduke Lumley. https://biography.guide/marmaduke-lumley/
MLA: "Marmaduke Lumley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marmaduke-lumley/.
Chicago: "Marmaduke Lumley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marmaduke-lumley/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:28 UTC