hownde was born in calais and educated at trinity college, cambridge, graduating ba in 1564, m.a.in 1567 and b.d. in 1574. he was a fellow of caius from 1573 to 1576; and master of st catharine's from 1577. hownde was ordained on 20 january 1573. he was a chaplain to queen elizabeth. he also held livings at burton coggles and symondsbury, where he died in 1598.