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Richard WHITING Of Cambridge [ Cambridgeshire ] (according to Cooper, but the D.D. of 1505 was John). Adm. to the order of acolyte, Sep., 1498; sub-deacon, 1499 ; deacon, 1500 ; ord. priest (Bath and Wells) 06 Mar., 1501. Chamberlain of Glastonbury [ Somerset ]; Abbot, 1525 . Well known for his piety, and splendour of life. Imprisoned in the Tower of London [ London ], probably on a charge relating to his views on the succession to the throne, 1539 ; arraigned at Wells [ Somerset ], 14 Nov., 1539. [Died]; Executed on Tor Hill, Glastonbury [ Somerset ], for treason, 15 Nov., 1539. ( Cooper, I. 71; D.N.B. ) | Richard WHITING Approx. lifespan: 14871539 Of Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], (according to Cooper but the D.D. of 1505 was John) Adm. to the order of acolyte 1498:09 ; sub-deacon 1499 ; deacon 1500 ; ord. priest (Bath and Wells) 1501:03:06 Chamberlain of Glastonbury, [Somerset], ; Abbot 1525 Well known for his piety, and splendour of life. Imprisoned in the Tower of London, [London], probably on a charge relating to his views on the succession to the throne 1539 arraigned at Wells, [Somerset], 1539:11:14 d.]; Executed on Tor Hill Glastonbury, [Somerset], for treason 1539:11:15 ( Cooper I. 71; D.N.B. ) |