James Pilkington Cleric

James Pilkington (1520–1576), 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 01, 1520
Birth place	Lancashire , Rivington
Nationality	English people
Religion	Church of England
Date of death	January 23, 1576
Place of death	County Durham , Bishop Auckland
Education	Pembroke College Cambridge St John's College Cambridge