About William Dudley
Lived 1450 – 1483 (aged 32–33). William Dudley was an English catholic priest and catholic bishop.
William Dudley (died 1483) was Dean of Windsor and then Bishop of Durham.
Born William Sutton, of Dudley, he was a younger son of John Sutton, 1st Baron Dudley. In the last months of his life he was Chancellor of Oxford University. Dudley died on 29 November 1483.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Dudley?
Bishop of Durham
When was William Dudley born?
William Dudley was born in 1450.
When did William Dudley die?
William Dudley died on 29 November 1483 in Westminster.
What was William Dudley's occupation?
William Dudley was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was William Dudley?
William Dudley was English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Dudley (bishop)
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