William Bill

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William Bill
Personal
Borncirca 1505
Died15 July 1561
ReligionChurch of England
Senior posting
Period in office1560-1561
PredecessorJohn Feckenham
SuccessorGabriel Goodman

William Bill (c. 1505 – 15 July 1561) was Master of

Provost of Eton College (1558–1561) and Dean of Westminster
(1560–1561).

He was born to John and Margaret Bill of

Edward VI. He was appointed Dean of Westminster on 30 June 1560 but died the following year. He was buried in St Benedict's Chapel, Westminster Abbey
, where his tomb and small brass figure can still be seen.

References

  1. ^ "Bill, William (BL532W)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.

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Academic offices
Preceded by
John Taylor
Master of St John's College, Cambridge
1546–1551
Succeeded by
Preceded by Master of Trinity College, Cambridge
1551–1553
Succeeded by
Preceded by
John Christopherson
Master of Trinity College, Cambridge
1558–1561
Succeeded by