James Pilkington

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1520 – 1576

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Who was James Pilkington?

James Pilkington, was born in Rivington, Lancashire, England. He became the first Protestant Bishop of Durham from 1561 until his death in 1576. He founded Rivington Grammar School and was an Elizabethan author and orator.

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Born
1520
Rivington
Education
  • Pembroke College, Cambridge
  • St John's College, Cambridge
Died
Jan 23, 1576
Bishop Auckland

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on July 23, 2013

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