Biography of Charles Fotherby 1549-1619

Around 1549 Charles Fotherby was born to Martin Fotherby of Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire.

Around Apr 1573 Charles Fotherby (age 24) became as sizar at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1575 Charles Fotherby (age 26) became as scholar at Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1576 or 1577 Charles Fotherby (age 28) was awarded BA by Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1579 Charles Fotherby (age 30) became a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1580 Charles Fotherby (age 31) was awarded BA by Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1587 Charles Fotherby (age 38) was appointed Vicar of Chislet, Kent.

In 1587 Charles Fotherby (age 38) was appointed Vicar of Deal, Kent [Map].

In 1587 Charles Fotherby (age 38) was awarded BA by Trinity College, Cambridge University [Map].

In 1595 Charles Fotherby (age 46) was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury and Prebendary of Canterbury.

In or before 1598 Charles Fotherby (age 49) and Cecilia Waller were married. They had ten children. Only his eldest son, John, and four daughters survived him.

In 1598 [his son] John Fotherby was born to Charles Fotherby (age 49) and [his wife] Cecilia Waller.

On or before 12 Apr 1614 [his daughter] Elizabeth aka Mary Fotherby was born to Charles Fotherby (age 65) and [his wife] Cecilia Waller. She was baptised on 12 Apr 1614.

In 1615 Charles Fotherby (age 66) was appointed Dean of Canterbury.

In 1619 Charles Fotherby (age 70) died. He was buried in the Lady Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral where he has a fine tomb-chest monument.