William Grey

English churchman, academic and Lord High Treasurer
Person human Q8010207
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William Grey

Summary

William Grey is a human[1]. He died on August 4, 1478[2]. He worked as a Catholic priest[3] and Catholic bishop[4].

Key Facts

  • William Grey died on August 4, 1478[2].
  • Burial took place at Ely Cathedral[5].
  • William Grey's father was Thomas Grey[6].
  • William Grey's mother was Alice Neville[7].
  • William Grey worked as a Catholic priest[3].
  • William Grey's professions included Catholic bishop[4].
  • William Grey held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[8].
  • William Grey held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[9].
  • William Grey's education included a stint at Balliol College[10].
  • William Grey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].
  • William Grey is recorded as male[12].
  • William Grey's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Grey's family name is recorded as Grey[14].
  • William Grey's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • William Grey's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • William Grey's consecrator is recorded as Thomas Bourchier[17].
  • William Grey's consecrator is recorded as John Carpenter[18].
  • William Grey's consecrator is recorded as Richard Clerk[19].
  • William Grey's sibling is recorded as Thomas Grey[20].
  • William Grey's sibling is recorded as Ralph Grey[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Grey's father was Thomas Grey[6]. His mother was Alice Neville[7].

Education

William Grey's education included a stint at Balliol College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[3] and Catholic bishop[4]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[8] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[9], a historical episcopal title[22].

Personal Life

William Grey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].

Death and Burial

William Grey died on August 4, 1478[2]. Burial took place at Ely Cathedral[5].

FAQs

Who were William Grey's parents?

William Grey's father was Thomas Grey[6]. William Grey's mother was Alice Neville[7].

What did William Grey do for work?

William Grey worked as Catholic priest[3] and Catholic bishop[4].

Where did William Grey go to school?

William Grey was educated at Balliol College[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 11567
    Bibale id 5759
    Mother Alice Neville
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