William Saxey
Canon of Windsor
About William Saxey
William Saxey D.D. (d. 1 April 1577) was a Canon of Windsor from 1566 to 1577.
Career He was educated at Oxford University and graduated B.C.L. 1526 and B.Can.L. 1530.
He was appointed: Vicar of St Bride's, Fleet Street 1530 - 1543 Prebendary of Willesden in St Paul's 1533 - 1566 Canon of Southwell Minster 1542 Rector of St Nicolas' Church, Guildford 1546 Rector of Swanscome, Kent 1546 Rector of Lawshall, Suffolk 1547 Treasurer of St Paul's Cathedral 1559
He was appointed to the fourth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1566, and held the stall until 1577.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Saxey?
Canon of Windsor
When did William Saxey die?
William Saxey died on 1 April 1577.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Saxey (priest)
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