William Allen (1532-October 16,1594), English cardinal, born at Rossall, Lancashire, went in 1547 to Oriel College, Oxford, and in 1556 became principal of St Mary Hall and proctor.
William Allen (1532-October 16,1594) was an English cardinal. Born at Rossall, Lancashire, he went in 1547 to Oriel College, Oxford, and in 1556 became principal of St Mary Hall and proctor.