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William Grey

d. 1436

Bishop of Lincoln

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About William Grey

William Grey was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

William Grey (sometimes Gray) (died February 1436) was Bishop of London and then Bishop of Lincoln.

Family William Grey was the fourth son of Sir Thomas Grey (1359 - 26 November 1400) of Heaton near Norham, Northumberland, by his wife, Joan Mowbray (d.1410), the daughter of John de Mowbray, 4th Baron Mowbray (d. 17 June 1368), and Elizabeth de Segrave, daughter and heiress of John de Segrave, 4th Baron Segrave. His paternal grandparents were Sir Thomas Grey (d. 1369) of Heaton, and Margaret, daughter and heiress of William de Presfen (or Pressen).

He had three brothers and a sister: Sir Thomas Grey, executed for his participation in the Southampton Plot. John Grey, 1st Earl of Tancarville (d.1421). Sir Henry Grey of Ketteringham, Norfolk, who married Emme Appleyard. Maud Grey (1382–1451), who married Sir Robert Ogle (d. 12 August 1436) of Ogle, Northumberland, by whom she had issue.

Life Previously the Dean of York, Grey was nominated to the see of London on 20 July 1425 and consecrated in May 1426, possibly around the 26th. He was translated to the see of Lincoln on 30 April 1431.

Grey died between 10 February and 18 February 1436.

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Important facts

Died
1436
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)
Also known as
William Gray

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Grey?

Bishop of Lincoln

When did William Grey die?

William Grey died in 1436.

What was William Grey's occupation?

William Grey was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Grey

· Wikidata: Q8010208

· DBpedia: William Grey (bishop of Lincoln)

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