About William Redman
Lived 1541 – 1602 (aged 60–61). William Redman was an English anglican priest.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Redman?
Bishop of Norwich
When was William Redman born?
William Redman was born in 1541.
When did William Redman die?
William Redman died on 25 September 1602.
What was William Redman's occupation?
William Redman was an anglican priest.
What nationality was William Redman?
William Redman was English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Redman (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Redman. https://biography.guide/william-redman-anglican-priest/
MLA: "William Redman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-redman-anglican-priest/.
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