Biography of Bishop William Wickham 1539-1595

In 1539 Bishop William Wickham was born.

Before 1565 Bishop William Overton (age 40) and [his future sister-in-law] Margaret Barlow (age 31) were married. She the daughter of Bishop William Barlow (age 66).

In 1584 Bishop William Wickham (age 45) was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.

On 01 Aug 1587 Mary Queen of Scots was buried at Peterborough Cathedral [Map]. Bishop William Wickham (age 48) preached.

Before 1590 Bishop William Wickham (age 51) and Antonia Barlow (age 49) were married. She the daughter of Bishop William Barlow.

In 1595 Bishop William Wickham (age 56) was appointed Bishop of Winchester.

On 11 Jun 1595 Bishop William Wickham (age 56) died at Winchester Palace [Map]. He was buried at Southwark Cathedral [Map].

[his son] Henry Wickham was born to Bishop William Wickham.