John Thompson (priest) explained

John Thompson BD (d. 23 April 1571) was a Canon of Windsor from 1563 to 1574^[1]

Career

He was appointed:

• Canon of Gloucester 1552 - 1559
• Prebendary of Minor Pars Altaris in Salisbury 1556
• Prebendary of Durnford in Salisbury 1565 - 1571
• Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I

He was appointed to the third stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1563 and held the canonry until 1571.

Notes and References

1. Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S.L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle