Batman, Stephan (1542-03-25 - 1584-11-01)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 3116
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-3345)
Name
Stephan Batman
Title
Mr.
Gender
Male
Lived
b. ca. 1542-03-25 d. ca. 1584-11-01 (old)
Linked Reports
Source of Data

ODNB (Article: 1704); Hannah Yip.

Biographical Sources Consulted

ODNB (Article: 1704)

Other note

The exact date of birth of Stephan Batman is unknown. He was born at Bruton, Somerset, c. 1542. He was minister of St Mary Aldermanbury in the early years of Elizabeth I's reign, and was instituted to the rectory of St Mary's, Newington, Surrey on 12 January 1570. Batman also served as chaplain to Archbishop Matthew Parker, and was granted the living of Merstham, Surrey, in February 1571. Stephan Batman died in 1584. He is best remembered today as an antiquarian and collector.

GEMMS record created
April 8, 2021
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024