| Walter Curle | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Winchester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Winchester |
| Elected | 16 November 1632 |
| Reign ended | 1647 (death) |
| Predecessor | Richard Neile |
| Successor | Brian Duppa |
| Other posts | Bishop of Rochester 1628–1629 Bishop of Bath and Wells 1629–1632 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1575 Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Died | 1647 |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
Walter Curle (or Curll; 1575 – 1647) was an English bishop, a close supporter of William Laud[1]. Born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, he was educated at St Albans School and at Christ's College, Cambridge (matriculated c. 1592), transferring to Peterhouse (BA c. 1595; MA in 1598), of which college he later was elected Fellow.[2][3]
He was bishop of Winchester from 1632 to 1647. When in 1645 Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell captured Winchester, he went into exile at Soberton[4].
He was bishop of Rochester in 1628[5], and bishop of Bath and Wells from 1629 to 1632. His translation caused the vacancy as Rector of Bemerton that gave the poet George Herbert a living there[6][7]. He was Dean of Lichfield 1622 to 1628.[8] Curll's son Walter Curll was created a baronet in 1678 (see Curll Baronets).
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Buckeridge |
Bishop of Rochester 1628–1629 |
Succeeded by John Bowle |
| Preceded by Leonard Mawe |
Bishop of Bath and Wells 1629–1632 |
Succeeded by William Piers |
| Preceded by Richard Neile |
Bishop of Winchester 1632–1647 |
Vacant
Title next held by
Brian Duppa |