When did William Knight enter Winchester School?
William Knight entered Winchester School as a scholar in 1487. He moved to New College, Oxford the following year.
Questions about William Knight (bishop)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What degree did William Knight receive on the 12th of October 1531?
William Knight received his Doctor of Civil Law degree on the 12th of October 1531. This academic achievement followed his time as a Fellow at New College, Oxford by 1493.
Where did William Knight travel with Sir Edward Howard starting on the 3rd of June 1512?
William Knight traveled to Spain with Sir Edward Howard starting on the 3rd of June 1512. They arrived in Valladolid on the 18th of February 1513 after being delayed by storms and sickness.
Why was Henry VIII sending William Knight to Rome in 1527?
Henry VIII sent William Knight to Rome in 1527 to secure annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The mission ultimately failed when Knight returned to London in February 1528.
Who helped William Knight get safe-conduct during his journey to Rome in 1527?
Gambara the prothonotary helped William Knight get safe-conduct during his journey to Rome in 1527. Despite this assistance, nearly all of their party died at Monterotundo on the 4th of December 1527.