Bishop of Lincoln is in Bishop, Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
In 1093 Bishop Roger Bloet was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
Chronicon ex Chronicis by Florence and John of Worcester. 3rd June 1123. Henry, king of England, went over sea after the feast of Whitsuntide [3rd June]. William [aged 53], archbishop of Canterbury, having received the pallium from pope Calixtus, and Thurstan [aged 53], archbishop of York, with their companions, on their return from Rome, paid a visit to the king, who was still in Normandy: after a short stay, archbishop William came back to England, and, on the eleventh of the calends of August [22nd July], at Canterbury, consecrated Alexander as bishop of Lincoln; and, on the seventh of the calends of September [26th August], in the church of St. Paul the Apostle, at London, consecrated Godfrey, the queen's chancellor, to the bishopric of Bath.
On 13th December 1148 Bishop Robert de Chesney was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 19th December 1148 Bishop Robert de Chesney was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Archbishop Theobald of Bec [aged 58] at Canterbury Cathedral [Map]. He had been ordained as a Priest the day before.
In 1173 Archbishop Geoffrey Plantagenet [aged 21] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 11th May 1183 Archbishop Walter de Coutances was elected Bishop of Lincoln being selected by King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England [aged 50] over three other candidates.
On 3rd July 1183 Archbishop Walter de Coutances was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln at Angers Cathedral [Map] by Archbishop Richard of Dover.
On 11th December 1183 Archbishop Walter de Coutances was enthroned Bishop of Lincoln.
On 21st November 1186 Bishop Hugh of Lincoln [aged 46] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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On 17th June 1235 Bishop Robert Grosseteste [aged 67] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
On 6th February 1280 Bishop Oliver Sutton [aged 61] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 19th May 1280 Bishop Oliver Sutton [aged 61] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln at Lambeth Palace [Map].
On 8th September 1280 Bishop Oliver Sutton [aged 61] was enthroned Bishop of Lincoln at Lincoln Cathedral [Map].
On 15th January 1300 Bishop John D'Aldreby was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 12th June 1300 Bishop John D'Aldreby was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln at Canterbury Cathedral [Map].
On 27th May 1320 Bishop Henry Burghesh [aged 28] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln due to the influence of his uncle Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere [aged 44] despite the chapter having already elected a new bishop.
On 20th July 1320 Bishop Henry Burghesh [aged 28] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
Around 1st March 1341 Bishop Thomas Bek [aged 59] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 7th July 1342 Bishop Thomas Bek [aged 60] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
On 27th February 1398 Cardinal Henry Beaufort [aged 23] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 20th November 1419 Bishop Richard Fleming [aged 32] was nominated by papal provision to be Bishop of Lincoln.
On 28th April 1420 Bishop Richard Fleming [aged 33] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Martin V in Florence.
On 30th April 1431 Bishop William Grey aka Gray was translated to Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1450 Bishop Marmaduke Lumley was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 24th August 1458 Bishop Richard of Gravesend was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1472 Archbishop Thomas Rotherham [aged 48] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 7th July 1480 Bishop John Russell was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 6th November 1496 Bishop William Smyth [aged 36] was translated to Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1514 Bishop William Atwater [aged 74] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
In 5th May 1521 Bishop John Longland [aged 48] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Archbishop William Warham [aged 71] assisted by Bishop John Fisher [aged 51], Bishop Nicholas West [aged 60] and Bishop John Vesey aka Harman [aged 59].
On 7th January 1527 Bishop Robert King was appointed suffragan Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1547 Bishop Henry Holbeach [aged 70] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1552 Bishop John Taylor [aged 49] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 1st April 1554 the Lord Chancellor Bishop Edmund "Bloody" Bonner of London [aged 54], assisted by Bishop Stephen Gardiner [aged 71], Bishop Nicholas Ridley [aged 54] and Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall [aged 80], consecrated seven bishops at Southwark Cathedral [Map]:
Bishop George Cotes was consecrated Bishop of Chester.
Bishop Gilbert Bourne was consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Bishop James Brooks [aged 41] was consecrated Bishop of Gloucester.
Bishop Maurice Griffiths [aged 47] was consecrated Bishop of Rochester.
Bishop Henry Morgan was consecrated Bishop of St David's.
Bishop John White [aged 44] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
Bishop Robert Parfew aka Warton was consecrated Bishop of Hereford.
Henry Machyn's Diary. 1st April 1554. [The first day of April my lord chancellor [aged 54] did consecrate six new bishops at St. Mary Overy's [Map], before the high altar; and a goodly mass was said. And when all] was done thay yede unto my lord ch[ancellor's,] for ther was as grett a dener as youe ha[ve seen.] Thes be the bysshopes names that wher consecrated, [doctor] Whyt [aged 44], warden of Wynchastur, the bysshope of Ly[ncoln]; doctur Borne, bysshope of Bathe; doctur Morgan, bishop of sant Davys; doctur Brokes [aged 41], bysshope of Gloss [ter]; doctur Cottes, bysshope of Westtchastur; bysshope of sant Asse changyd to be bysshope of Arfford; master [Griffith] [aged 47] parsun of sant Magnus bysshope of Rochastur.
On 15th April 1556 Bishop Thomas Watson [aged 41] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 15th August 1557 Bishop Thomas Watson [aged 42] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Archbishop Nicholas Heath [aged 56].
On 25th November 1559 Bishop Nicholas Bullingham [aged 39] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 21st January 1560 two Bishops were consecrated...
Bishop Nicholas Bullingham [aged 40] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
Archbishop Thomas Young [aged 53] was consecrated Bishop of St David's at Lambeth Palace [Map] by Archbishop Matthew Parker [aged 55].
In 1584 Bishop William Wickham [aged 45] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1614 Archbishop Richard Neale [aged 51] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1621 Archbishop John Williams [aged 38] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln by King James I [aged 54].
On or after 4th December 1641 Thomas Winniffe was nominated Bishop of Lincoln.
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Trinity College [Map] is said by some to be the fairest quadrangle of any university in Europe; but in truth is far inferior to that of Christ Church, in Oxford; the hall is ample and of stone, the fountain in the quadrangle is graceful, the chapel and library fair. There they showed us the prophetic manuscript of the famous Grebner, but the passage and emblem which they would apply to our late King, is manifestly relating to the Swedish; in truth, it seems to be a mere fantastic rhapsody, however the title may bespeak strange revelations. There is an office in manuscript with fine miniatures, and some other antiquities, given by the Countess of Richmond, mother of Henry VIII, and the before-mentioned Archbishop Williams, when Bishop of Lincoln. The library is pretty well stored. The Greek Professor had me into another large quadrangle cloistered and well built, and gave us a handsome collation in his own chamber.
John Evelyn's Diary. 18th December 1659. Preached that famous divine, Dr. Sanderson [aged 72] (since Bishop of Lincoln), now eighty years old, on Jer. xxx. 13, concerning the evil of forsaking God.
In 1660 Bishop Robert Sanderson [aged 72] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 3rd October 1660 Bishop Robert Saunderson [aged 73] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
Annals of the six Kings of England by Nicholas Trivet
Translation of the Annals of the Six Kings of England by that traces the rise and rule of the Angevin aka Plantagenet dynasty from the mid-12th to early 14th century. Written by the Dominican scholar Nicholas Trivet, the work offers a vivid account of English history from the reign of King Stephen through to the death of King Edward I, blending political narrative with moral reflection. Covering the reigns of six monarchs—from Stephen to Edward I—the chronicle explores royal authority, rebellion, war, and the shifting balance between crown, church, and nobility. Trivet provides detailed insight into defining moments such as baronial conflicts, Anglo-French rivalry, and the consolidation of royal power under Edward I, whose reign he describes with particular immediacy. The Annals combines careful year-by-year reporting with thoughtful interpretation, presenting history not merely as a sequence of events but as a moral and political lesson. Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, kingship, and the origins of the English state, this chronicle remains a valuable and accessible window into the turbulent world of the Plantagenet kings.
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On 28th November 1660 Bishop Robert Saunderson [aged 73] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
On 17th September 1667 Bishop William Fuller [aged 59] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
Before 27th June 1675 Bishop Thomas Barlow [aged 67] was elected Bishop of Lincoln.
On 27th June 1675 Bishop Thomas Barlow [aged 67] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Bishop George Morley [aged 77] at the Chapel at the Palace of the Bishop of Ely, Holborn rather than Lambeth Palace [Map] since Gilbert Sheldon [aged 77], the Archbishop of Canterbury, was opposed to his election.
John Evelyn's Diary. 27th June 1675. At Ely House, I went to the consecration of my worthy friend, the learned Dr. Barlow [aged 51], Warden of Queen's College, Oxford, now made Bishop of Lincoln. After it succeeded a magnificent feast, where were the Duke of Ormond [aged 64], Earl of Lauderdale [aged 59], the Lord Treasurer [aged 43], Lord Keeper, etc.
In 1691 Archbishop Thomas Tenison [aged 54] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
John Evelyn's Diary. 12th January 1692. My granddaughter was christened by Dr. Tenison [aged 55], now Bishop of Lincoln, in Trinity Church (assumed to be a reference to the new church described on 18 Jul 1691), being the first that was christened there. She was named Jane.
John Evelyn's Diary. 9th December 1694. I had news that my dear and worthy friend, Dr. Tenison [aged 58], Bishop of Lincoln, was made Archbishop of Canterbury, for which I thank God and rejoice, he being most worthy of it, for his learning, piety, and prudence.
On 10th March 1695 Bishop James Gardiner [aged 58] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Archbishop Thomas Tenison [aged 58] [who had formerly been Bishop of Lincoln before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury].
In 1705 Archbishop William Wake [aged 47] was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1716 Bishop Edmund Gibson [aged 47] was appointed In Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1820 Bishop George Pelham [aged 53] was translated to Bishop of Lincoln.
In 1827 Bishop John Kaye [aged 43] was translated to Bishop of Lincoln in which office he served for twenty-six years until his death in 1853.
On 22nd February 1869 Bishop Christopher Wordsworth [aged 61] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 24th February 1869 Bishop Christopher Wordsworth [aged 61] was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Lincoln by Archbishop Archibald Campbell Tait [aged 57].
In 1933 Bishop Nugent Hicks [aged 61] was appointed Bishop of Lincoln.
On 12th June 1946 Bishop Leslie Owen [aged 60] was nominated Bishop of Lincoln which office he held for ten months.