William Bridges (priest) explained

William Bridges (1579–1626) was an English Anglican priest in the 17th century.

Rye was born in Middlesex and educated at New College, Oxford.^[1] He was appointed Archdeacon of Oxford in 1614 and held the position until his death.

Notes and References

1. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/alumni-oxon/1500-1714/pp171-200 Braly-Bruer Pages 171-200 Alumni Oxonienses 1500-1714