Henry Costessey Explained
Henry Costessey, B.D. was a priest and academic in the 15th century.[1]
| Henry Costessey |
| Post-Nominals: | B.D. |
| Death Date: | 20 July 1483 |
| Occupation: | Priest, Academic |
Costessey was ordained priest on 15 April 1441. From 1442 to 1472 he was a member of King's Hall, Cambridge. Costessey held livings at Banham, Bixton and Wilby. He was Master of Rushworth College from 1472 to 1475; and then of Gonville Hall from 1475 until his death on 20 July 1483.[2]
Notes and References
- [Alumni Cantabrigienses|Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900]
- "Biographical History of Gonville and Caius College" John Venn/John Archibald Venn p27: Cambridge; CUP; 1901
