Birth of George Abbot
George Abbot was born on October 29, 1562, in Guildford, Surrey, England.
1562
1582
Matriculation at Balliol College, Oxford
George Abbot matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford, where he began his academic and theological studies.
1583
Graduation with a Bachelor of Arts
George Abbot graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Balliol College, Oxford.
1585
Master of Arts Degree
George Abbot earned his Master of Arts degree from Oxford University.
1597
Appointment as Master of University College, Oxford
George Abbot was appointed as the Master of University College, Oxford, a position he held until 1610.
1600
Dean of Winchester
George Abbot was appointed Dean of Winchester, further solidifying his influence within the Church of England.
1604
Involvement in the King James Bible Translation
George Abbot was one of the scholars chosen to work on the translation of the King James Bible, a project initiated by King James I.
1609
Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry
George Abbot was consecrated as the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry.
1610
Bishop of London
George Abbot was appointed as the Bishop of London, a significant step in his ecclesiastical career.
1611
Archbishop of Canterbury
George Abbot was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the highest position in the Church of England.
1612
Involvement in the Essex Divorce Case
George Abbot played a key role in the controversial annulment of the marriage between Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, and Frances Howard.
1618
Publication of "The History of the World"
George Abbot published "The History of the World," a detailed account of world history from a Christian perspective.
1621
Accidental Killing of a Gamekeeper
George Abbot accidentally killed a gamekeeper while hunting, leading to significant controversy and calls for his resignation.
1627
Suspension from Duties
George Abbot was temporarily suspended from his duties as Archbishop of Canterbury due to his opposition to King Charles I's policies.
1633
Death of George Abbot
George Abbot died on August 4, 1633, in Croydon, Surrey, England. He was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Guildford.
