Biography of Bishop Martin Fortherby 1560-1620

Around 1560 Bishop Martin Fortherby was born to Martin Fotherby of Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire.

Before 1596 Bishop Martin Fortherby (age 36) was appointed Rector of St Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside [Map].

In 1596 Bishop Martin Fortherby (age 36) was appointed Prebendary of Canterbury.

In 1618 Bishop Martin Fortherby (age 58) was appointed Bishop of Salisbury.

On 11 Mar 1620 Bishop Martin Fortherby (age 60) died.

On 13 Mar 1620 Bishop Martin Fortherby (deceased) was buried at All Hallows Staining Church Langbourn Ward.